HARDWARE REFERENCE MANUAL Helios™ Platform Programmable Edge Controller Rev. 2 - October 2009 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR A BETTER WORLD www.eurotech.
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Contents Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 5 Block Diagram ........................................................................................................... 5 Features .................................................................................................................... 6 Further Reading .....................................................................................
Helios Platform Hardware Reference Manual Electrical .................................................................................................................. 22 Real-Time Clock ........................................................................................... 22 Audio Interface ............................................................................................. 23 SATA Drive ...................................................................................................
Introduction Introduction Helios™ is a programmable edge controller that provides a flexible application-ready hardware platform with enhanced wireless capabilities. It is based on the Catalyst Module which integrates with a base board and supporting peripheral devices. All electronics are housed in an enclosure. Three USB host ports for wireless devices and additional storage are accessible in the USB Bay located under the removable cover.
Helios Platform Hardware Reference Manual Features Processor • Catalyst Module - Intel® Atom™ processor at 1.1 GHz (up to 1.6 GHz options) Intel® System Controller Hub US15W 512 MB DDR-2 DRAM (up to 2 GB options) Battery-backed real-time clock Memory • CompactFlash® card or SD card (option) • On-board PATA flash (option) • Internal SATA drive (option) • External USB disk drive support Communications • Five USB 2.
Introduction Further Reading This document describes the Helios platform and is intended for system integrators. A system-level overview is provided in the following sections. The following documents are also important resources for developing applications for the Helios platform. Document Helios Platform Dev Kit Quick Start 110124-3003 Helios Platform Dev Kit with VGA option Quick Start 110124-3004 Check the Eurotech support site (http://support.eurotech-inc.
Helios Platform Hardware Reference Manual The following table describes the conventions for signal names used in this document. Convention Explanation GND digital ground plane + positive signal in differential pair - negative signal in differential pair The following table describes the abbreviations for direction and electrical characteristics of a signal used in this document.
Software Support Software Support Eurotech provides an application-ready platform including BIOS, operating system, and development environment. This section gives a brief description of the software support available for the Helios platform. For additional details, contact your local Eurotech technical support. Operating System The Helios platform is available with the following operating systems: • Wind River Linux 3.0 • Windows® Embedded Standard • Windows CE 6.
Helios Platform Hardware Reference Manual Getting Started The Helios platform is configured to acquire its network address automatically using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This section describes how to determine this address before you begin development.
Getting Started 3. Connect your network cable to the Ethernet socket. 4. Connect the 12 VDC adapter to the DC power input. 5. Connect the 12 VDC adapter to AC power. The power LED illuminates green when the adapter is connected. After several seconds, the operating system boots and the system sends console output to the terminal. 6. Retrieve the IP address displayed on the terminal. After the message “Bringing up interface eth0” is displayed, the IP address is given as “inet addr:”. 7.
Helios Platform Hardware Reference Manual Hardware Reference This section gives an overview of the hardware features of the Helios platform. The overview includes location and function of connectors, indicators, and switches and details about the enclosure. Rear Panel The following diagram illustrates the location of connectors and switches on the rear panel. Notice that the system shown uses the VGA options board and includes additional connectors not found on the standard system.
Hardware Reference VGA Option The following table describes the additional connectors on the rear panel of a system that includes the VGA options board. Connector Enclosure Connector Description Microphone RCA jack Mono microphone input Line In RCA jack Stereo line in Line out RCA jack Stereo line out Video DE-15 socket VGA video output Connectors The following tables describe connectors that do not follow an industry-standard pinout.
Helios Platform Hardware Reference Manual Boot Mode Switch The Helios platform includes a momentary push-button switch accessible through a small hole on the rear panel near the GPS connector. This switch generates an interrupt to the processor and is software-definable. USB Bay The following diagram illustrates the location of connectors inside the USB Bay. USB Sockets with Locking Latches Antenna Connections The three USB 2.
Hardware Reference Indicators The Helios platform has eight red/green/yellow light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that are software-controlled. The following diagram illustrates the location of the LEDs. The LEDs are visible to the operator on two sides of the enclosure. LEDs 8 1 The following table describes the LEDs on the enclosure.
Helios Platform Hardware Reference Manual Enclosure The Helios platform is housed in an enclosure 25.9 x 12.1 x 4.5 cm (10.2 x 4.75 x 1.75 inches) in size, as shown in the following diagram. Removable USB Bay Cover Screws External Cooling Vents This enclosure includes the following features: • ABS plastic • Adaptable I/O side plates • Removable USB Bay cover - • Aluminum base plate - • Accommodates USB devices with length up to 3.
Configurations Configurations The Helios platform’s flexible design enables several options supporting many possible combinations to meet your system requirements. These options are factory-installed, and the system is configured for operation at the factory with the specific combination of options. This section describes the options available for the Helios platform. Processor The Helios platform bases its architecture on the high-performance, low-power Catalyst Module.
Helios Platform Hardware Reference Manual Communications A key capability of the Helios platform is its network and wireless connectivity. The system offers five USB host ports, an EIA-232/485 serial port, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and GPS. The following sections describe these interfaces. Universal Serial Bus Five Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports included on the Helios platform support connectivity with a wide range of available USB devices. All ports support the USB 2.
Configurations Audio Interface The multimedia card slot includes an Intel HD Audio interface to support an audio codec on the add-in card. The Intel HD Audio specification defines an industry-standard interface for implementing high quality audio in an embedded environment. Currently, the VGA options board provides the following audio capabilities: • Stereo line output and stereo line output • Mono microphone input For electrical specifications, see Audio Interface, page 23.
Helios Platform Hardware Reference Manual Peripherals Support for a wide variety of plug-in USB devices enables the Helios platform to be easily customized for any application. This section describes the types of peripherals available for use with the Helios platform. USB Device Support The three USB ports located in the USB Bay expand the capability and connectivity of the Helios platform, in addition to providing the option to boot from a USB device.
System Specification System Specification Processor The Helios platform is based on the Catalyst Module and is compatible with all versions of the module allowing several performance variants. The following table specifies the processor performance. Max Units Processor operating frequency (commercial) Parameter (note 2) 1100 Min 1600 MHz Processor operating frequency (industrial) 1100 1330 MHz Front side bus clock 400 533 MHz Front side bus width Typ.
Helios Platform Hardware Reference Manual Power Consumption The following table lists power consumption for various configurations of the Helios platform. Symbol Parameter Min Typ. Max Units Fully loaded, without USB (note 5) P IINRUSH Power 12 Inrush current W 17 A Fully loaded, with USB devices (note 6) P IINRUSH Power 15 Inrush current W 18 A Notes: 5.
System Specification Audio Interface The VGA options board includes an IDT 92HD71B8 4-channel HD audio codec providing an audio option for the Helios platform. For additional information, see Multimedia Cards, page 18. Symbol Parameter Min Typ. Max Units DVDD Codec digital supply voltage 3.3 V AVDD Codec analog supply voltage 3.3 V fS Sample rate 192 kHz --- A/D sample resolution 24 bit Line In, Microphone VIN Full scale input voltage 1.00 1.
Helios Platform Hardware Reference Manual Environmental The Helios platform is designed to meet the environmental specifications listed in the following table. Parameter Specification Operating temperature (note 7) -40°C to +85°C Vibration profile SAE J1455-2006, vehicle Shock Mil-Std-810F, 20 g/s, 11 ms Drop 1 m, hard surface, cosmetic damage only Humidity 95% non-condensing Ingress protection (IEC 60529) IP-50 (note 8) Notes: 24 7. Operating temperature is 0°C to 70°C for the 1.
Appendix A – Reference Information Appendix A – Reference Information Product Information Product notices, updated drivers, support material: www.eurotech.com Intel Information about the Intel Atom processor, Intel System Controller Hub US15W, Intel High Definition Audio specification: www.intel.com USB Universal Serial Bus specification and product information: www.usb.org SD Card SD Card Association and SDIO specification: www.sdcard.org MMC Card JEDEC MMC 4.0 specification: www.jedec.
Helios Platform Hardware Reference Manual Appendix B – System Revision This manual applies to the current revision of the Helios platform as given in the following sections. Revision History The following is an overview of the revisions to the system.
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