Industrial Compact Enclosure
Technical Manual
ZEUS ICE
ISO 9001
FM12961
Definitions
Eurotech is the trading name for Eurotech Ltd.
Disclaimer
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. Eurotech assumes no
responsibility for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Eurotech assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document. Eurotech makes no
commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this manual.
Eurotech reserves the right to make improvements to this document and/or product at any time and without notice.
Warranty
This product is supplied with a 3 year limited warranty. The product warranty covers failure of any Eurotech manufactured
product caused by manufacturing defects. The warranty on all third party manufactured products utilized by Eurotech is
limited to 1 year. Eurotech will make all reasonable effort to repair the product or replace it with an identical variant.
Eurotech reserves the right to replace the returned product with an alternative variant or an equivalent fit, form and
functional product. Delivery charges will apply to all returned products. Please check www.eurotech-ltd.co.uk/support
for
information about Product Return Forms.
Trademarks
Intel and XScale are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and
other countries.
CompactFlash is the registered trademark of SanDisk Corp.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
All other trademarks recognized.
Revision History
Manual Date Comments
Issue A 24
th
July 2007 First full release.
Issue B 1
st
October 2007 Minor updates, Eurotech rebranding.
© 2007 Eurotech Ltd.
For contact details, see page 15
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ZEUS ICE Technical Manual Contents
Contents
About this manual ..............................................................................................................................4
Related documents................................................................................................................4
Conventions...........................................................................................................................4
Safety and regulatory information ......................................................................................................5
Product handling and environmental guidelines ....................................................................5
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................8
Features.................................................................................................................................8
ZEUS ICE ‘at a glance’ ......................................................................................................................9
Front panel view.....................................................................................................................9
Right side view.......................................................................................................................9
Ports, LEDs and Connectors ...........................................................................................................10
Power connector..................................................................................................................10
Ethernet connector ..............................................................................................................11
USB 1.1 ports.......................................................................................................................11
VGA analog connector.........................................................................................................12
COM1/COM2 serial ports.....................................................................................................12
Installing a SIM Card (GSM/GPRS).................................................................................................13
Enclosure dimensions and mounting information ............................................................................14
Appendix A – Contacting Eurotech ..................................................................................................15
Appendix B – ZEUS ICE specification .............................................................................................16
Appendix C – RoHS6 Compliance – Materials Declaration Form....................................................18
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ZEUS ICE Technical Manual About this manual
About this manual
Related documents
You can find further detailed information about the performance and operation of the
ZEUS single board computer in the ZEUS Technical Manual.
Conventions
The following symbols are used in this guide:
Symbol Explanation
Information that requires your attention.
A handy hint that may provide a useful alternative or
save time.
Proceeding with a course of action may damage your
equipment or result in loss of data.
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ZEUS ICE Technical Manual Safety and regulatory information
© 2007 Eurotech Ltd Issue B 5
Safety and regulatory information
Users must observe the safety precautions and regulatory guidelines outlined in this
manual, as well as good technical judgment, whenever this product is installed or used.
Product handling and environmental guidelines
Electric current from power and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid
shock hazard when connecting or disconnecting cables, follow appropriate
safety precautions. Ensure that the correct operating voltage is used when
powering the device.
Do not open the equipment to perform any adjustments, measurements, or
maintenance until all power supplies have been disconnected.
The ZEUS ICE is equipped with a certain level of protection against power
surges. However, to ensure maximum protection, or when using in areas
susceptible to electrical disturbances and lightning, use of an external surge
suppressor is strongly recommended.
Anti-static handling
The ZEUS ICE includes a circuit board which contains CMOS devices that could be
damaged in the event of static electricity being discharged through them. Please
observe anti-static precautions at all times when handling the product. This includes
storing boards in appropriate anti-static packaging and wearing a suitably earthed wrist
strap whilst handling.
Packaging
The ZEUS ICE is shipped in specifically designed packaging to protect the product
from the rigors of transportation. In the event that the ZEUS ICE needs to be returned
to Eurotech Ltd, it should be adequately packed, preferably using the original packing
material. Damage to the ZEUS ICE caused in transit whilst shipping the product back
to Eurotech Ltd may invalidate any warranty claim.
Safe battery use
The ZEUS ICE contains a coin-type replaceable Lithium battery to maintain its real-
time clock when input power is removed. During shipment the battery is disconnected
and should be connected before using the board, or else the real-time clock resets on
loss of power. Please refer to the link section of this manual for details.
Do not short circuit the batteries or place in water or on a metal surface where
the battery terminals could be shorted. Do not incinerate or heat to more than
100 °C (212 °F). Do not crush or otherwise disassemble the battery, or
attempt to repair the battery.
Do not recharge. The batteries are non-rechargeable. There is a danger of
explosion if a lithium battery is recharged or incorrectly replaced.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions and
local ordinances.
ZEUS ICE Technical Manual Safety and regulatory information
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Radio frequency requirements
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
1 This device may not cause harmful interference.
2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
3 To comply with RF safety requirements, you must maintain a distance of 20 cm
from the antenna when operating the device.
4 Each antenna of this device must not be co-located with (within 20 cm of) any other
antenna or transmitter. Antenna requirements are listed in the FCC grant
information for each module, below.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
The ZEUS ICE is classified as a component with regard to the European Community
EMC regulations and it is the user’s responsibility to ensure that systems using the
product are compliant with the appropriate EMC standards.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and European Community EMC
regulations. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference does not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one of the following measures:
1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver
is connected to.
4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ZEUS ICE Technical Manual Safety and regulatory information
Radio frequency standards for ZEUS ICE with Sony Ericsson GR64
FCC ID: UFNZEUSGR64
FCC grant information: This device is approved for mobile RF exposure conditions.
Approved for use with antenna(s) as listed in this filing. The antenna(s) used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all
persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
Radio frequency standards for ZEUS ICE with PN18 802.11
FCC ID: UFNZEUSPN18
FCC grant information: Modular Approval for mobile RF exposure conditions, the
antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance
of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The only antennas approved for use
with this module are those documented in the filings under this FCC ID.
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ZEUS ICE Technical Manual Introduction
Introduction
The ZEUS ICE is an industrial enclosure for the ZEUS embedded processor board,
ideal for remote telematic and wireless data acquisition/routing applications. It's rugged
construction enables it to operate within most environments and it's two-piece
aluminum construction offers a fully CE compliant ready-to-go solution.
The ZEUS ICE is run by the ZEUS, an ultra-low power, high performance single board
computer. The ZEUS board is designed and manufactured by Eurotech Ltd and is
based on the Intel XScale™ PXA270, 520MHz processor. The ZEUS' functionality is all
broken-out to industry standard connectors.
The ZEUS ICE has dual 10/100baseTx Ethernet, onboard 128MB SDRAM, 32MB
Flash memory, CompactFlash (CF+) port, two USB1.1 ports, 2 serial ports and
onboard graphics. It can drive a standard VGA analog display. There is also provision
to add PC/104 modules.
The ZEUS ICE also includes a wireless modem and a GPS receiver, and is designed
to create cost effective solutions in asset monitoring, asset tracking, mobile terminals
and network communication controllers. ZEUS ICE provides real-time network access
to any Ethernet, 802.11 or serial device for mobile and fixed data applications.
This User Manual provides the basic hardware information required for getting started
with the ZEUS ICE. For more detailed information, see
www.eurotech.co.uk/pxa270-
xscale-zeus.htm for additional technical and addendum documentation.
Features
The features offered by the ZEUS ICE include:
• Rugged design which handles challenging industrial or mobile telemetry
environments.
• Takes full advantage of TCP/IP technologies of the cellular networks.
• Can be configured as a firewall with a variety of data encryption and authentication
methods.
• Provides secure routing of IP data between the cellular network, Ethernet, and
802.11 WLAN.
• Can serve as default gateway from local wired or wireless LAN to the Internet.
• Field equipment may be connected through local RS-232, RS-422/485, or LAN
ports.
• GPS receiver allows applications or local devices to pinpoint exact location.
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ZEUS ICE Technical Manual ZEUS ICE ‘at a glance’
ZEUS ICE ‘at a glance’
Front panel view
GSM/GPRS GPS VGA
Power LEDs LAN USB 1.1 COM1 COM2 WiFi
10-30VDC
Right side view
CompactFlash access window
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ZEUS ICE Technical Manual Ports, LEDs and Connectors
Ports, LEDs and Connectors
The front panel of the ZEUS ICE contains the following ports and indicators:
• POWER – 10V-30V DC input.
• 3 LED indicators.
• 2 LAN ports. RJ-45 10/100BaseT Ethernet, with link and activity LEDs.
• 2 USB ports. Port 2 is used internally for IEEE802.11 WiFi.
• Analog VGA (‘D’ type 15 way socket).
• Serial ports, labelled ‘1’ and ‘2’:
- COM1: RS-232 serial port for local console diagnostics.
- COM2: RS-232 for data communication.
• CELL: Cellular antenna connection (SMA).
• GPS: Antenna connection for GPS receiver (SMA).
• 802.11 – Antenna connection for wireless 802.11b network (SMA).
• Two 25 way ‘D’ cutouts for additional breakout.
Further information about these ports and connectors is provided in the sections below.
Power connector
The ZEUS ICE can be powered from 10V-30V DC. Power to the ZEUS ICE is supplied
via the 4-pin power socket (mating connector: Kycon KPPX-4P plug). The pin
configuration is as follows:
Pin Signal name
1 + Power
2 Ignition Sense
3 - Power (GND)
4 - Power (GND)
1
3
2
4
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ZEUS ICE Technical Manual Ports, LEDs and Connectors
Ethernet connector
Pin Signal name
1A TX+
2A TX-
3A RX+
4A N.C.
5A N.C.
6A RX-
7A N.C.
8A N.C.
USB 1.1 ports
Pin Signal name
1 VBUS
2 Data-
3 Data+
4 Ground
LINK/ACT 100
ETH0
ETH1
8A 1A 8B 1B
5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4
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ZEUS ICE Technical Manual Ports, LEDs and Connectors
VGA analog connector
Pin Signal name Pin Signal name
1 Red 2 Green
3 Blue 4 No Connect
5 Ground 6 Ground
7 Ground 8 Ground
9 +5V (Fused) 10 Ground
11 No Connect 12 DDCSDA
13 HSYNC 14 VSYNC
15 DDCSCL
5
1
15
11
10
6
COM1/COM2 serial ports
COM1 and COM2 are permanently connected in an RS232 configuration with pinout
as shown in the table below. The standard baud rate for the ZEUS ICE on both
communication port channels is 115.2kB.
Pin Signal name
1 Data Carrier Detect (DCD)
2 Receive Data (RX)
3 Transmit Data (TX)
4 Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
5 Ground
6 Data Set ready (DSR)
7 Request To Send (RTS)
8 Clear To Send (CTS)
9 Ring Indicator (RI)
1 5
6 9
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ZEUS ICE Technical Manual Installing a SIM Card (GSM/GPRS)
Installing a SIM Card (GSM/GPRS)
If ZEUS ICE has an optional GSM/GPRS modem fitted, it requires a SIM card from the
network provider in order to operate on the cellular data network. The SIM card is
accessible through an access panel on the bottom of the ZEUS ICE.
To change or install the SIM card, perform the following steps:
1 Remove the power connector, then remove other connectors from the ZEUS ICE.
2 Unscrew the four screws and remove the access panel on the bottom.
3 Slide the black SIM card holder, and remove the existing SIM card.
4 Install the new SIM card and replace the access panel.
5 Restore all connectors, and finally reconnect the power cable.
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ZEUS ICE Technical Manual Enclosure dimensions and mounting information
Enclosure dimensions and mounting information
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ZEUS ICE Technical Manual Appendix A – Contacting Eurotech
Appendix A – Contacting Eurotech
Eurotech sales
Eurotech’s sales team is always available to assist you in choosing the board that best
meets your requirements.
Eurotech Ltd
3 Clifton Court
Cambridge
CB1 7BN
UK
Tel: +44 (0)1223 403410
Fax: +44 (0)1223 410457
Email:
Comprehensive information about our products is also available at our web site:
www.eurotech-ltd.co.uk.
While Eurotech’s sales team can assist you in making your decision, the final
choice of boards or systems is solely and wholly the responsibility of the buyer.
Eurotech’s entire liability in respect of the boards or systems is as set out in
Eurotech’s standard terms and conditions of sale. If you intend to write your
own low level software, you can start with the source code on the disk supplied.
This is example code only to illustrate use on Eurotech’s products. It has not
been commercially tested. No warranty is made in respect of this code and
Eurotech shall incur no liability whatsoever or howsoever arising from any use
made of the code.
Eurotech technical support
Eurotech has a team of dedicated technical support engineers available to provide a
quick response to your technical queries.
Tel: +44 (0)1223 412428
Fax: +44 (0)1223 410457
Email:
Eurotech Group
Eurotech Ltd is a subsidiary of Eurotech Group. For further details see
www.eurotech.com
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ZEUS ICE Technical Manual Appendix B – ZEUS ICE specification
Appendix B – ZEUS ICE specification
General
Microprocessor 520MHz Intel PXA270 Xscale
OS Linux 2.6 Eurotech Ltd optimized Kernel
Memory 128MB of soldered SDRAM / 32MB Flash
Serial Ports 2x RS232 (standard DB9 plugs)
Networking 2 x RJ-45 10/100BaseT
USB Ports 2 x USB1.1 ports
Video Analog VGA (standard DB15 socket)
Expansion options - PC/104
- Compact Flash CF+ (accessible via removable plate)
- SDIO socket to support MMC/SD/SDIO cards
LEDs 3 Front panel user LEDs.
Wireless
GSM/GPRS Sony Ericsson GR64:
- Quad Band GSM/GPRS Class 10 Radio Device
- GSM 850/900MHz power class 4 (33dBm)
- GSM 1800/1900MHz power class 1 (30dBm)
GPS Fastrax iTrax03:
- 12 Channel continuous tracking receiver with 32
correlators
- Accurate 1PPS timing output
- Very High Sensitivity –156dBm (Tracking)
WiFi Shuttle PN18:
- Ad-hoc, peer-to-peer networks and infrastructure
communications to wired Ethernet and mobile networks
- IEEE802.11b compliant
- 64/128-bit WEP / WPA data encryption
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ZEUS ICE Technical Manual Appendix B – ZEUS ICE specification
Power
Input Power 10V-30V DC
Power Consumption 2W typ. (excluding 802.11b, cellular and other peripheral
devices)
5W (approximate average, including 802.11b and cellular)
Mechanical
Dimensions 238mm x 137mm x 65mm (W x L x H)
Weight 1.4kg
Mounting Panel Mount
Environmental
- Operating: -20
o
C to +65
o
C
- Storage: -40
o
C to +85
o
C
Temperature range
(without 802.11)
- Operating: -20
o
C to +60
o
C
- Storage: -20
o
C to +70
o
C
Temperature range
(with 802.11)
Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
RoHS RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) compliant.
Ordering
ZEUS ICE (with
GSM/GPRS, GPS,
802.11)
ZEUS ICE MODEM (Eurotech Ltd P/N: 7060-14247-003-
101)
ZEUS ICE ZEUS ICE (Eurotech Ltd P/N: 7060-14247-004-101)
Contact Eurotech Ltd for availability of options.
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ZEUS ICE Technical Manual Appendix C – RoHS6 Compliance – Materials Declaration Form
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Appendix C – RoHS6 Compliance – Materials Declaration Form
Confirmation of Environmental Compatibility for Supplied Products
Eurotech Ltd Control Systems certifies that the products described below comply with the maximum concentrations of
the following substances, as required by the RoHS Directive (Directive 2002/95/EC):
Substance Maximum concentration
Lead 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials
Mercury 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials
Hexavalent chromium 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials
Cadmium 0.01% by weight in homogeneous materials
The products covered by this certificate include:
Product Name Eurotech Ltd Part Numbers
ZEUS ICE MODEM 7060-14247-003-101
ZEUS ICE 7060-14247-004-101
Eurotech Ltd has based its material content knowledge on a combination of information provided by third
parties and auditing our suppliers and sub-contractor’s operational activities and arrangements. This
information is archived within the associated Technical Construction File. Eurotech Ltd has taken reasonable
steps to provide representative and accurate information, though may not have conducted destructive testing
or chemical analysis on incoming components and materials.
Additionally, packaging used by Eurotech Ltd for its products complies with the EU Directive 2004/12/EC in
that the total concentration of the heavy metals cadmium, hexavalent chromium, lead and mercury do not
exceed 100 ppm.
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