Specifications

Introduction
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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.
With the Helios platform, you can quickly and easily create an edge controller device,
loaded with your application software that precisely meets your requirements. Several
options are available allowing you to choose the hardware based on your specifications.
Using pre-certified wireless modules in the USB Bay, the Helios platform can be easily
customized for any network. Software support includes Eurotech’s Everyware™
Software Framework (ESF) offering simple to use APIs.
Block Diagram
The following diagram illustrates the system organization of the Helios platform. Notice
that the data connector on the Catalyst Module has been divided into two sections for this
illustration. Dotted lines indicate configuration options. For information about these
options, see Configurations, page 17.
Catalyst Module XL
Helios™ Platform
1 x SD/MMC
Intel® Atom™
Processor
IDE/PATA
SDVO
1 x PCIe
3 x USB2.0
HD Audio
Pwr Supply
FSB
Intel®
SCH US15W
LPC Bus
TPM
VBAT (RTC)
Gigabit Ethernet
1 x USB2.0
CompactFlash
SD/MMC
V Reg
DDR-2
DRAM
BAT
Embedded
Ctrl
BIOS
I2C
Sys Mgmt I/O
GPIOs
2 x USB2.0
EIA 232/485
SATA
Drive
1 x PCIe
GigE
Controller
SMBus
SATA
Controller
3 x USB2.0 Host
(USB Bay)
LM75
Temp Monitor
2 x USB2.0 Host
USB to
Serial
GPS
Rcvr
4 Port Hub
I2C GPIOMomentary Switch
8 x LED
GPS
SMBus GPIO
On-board
PATA flash
LVDS Video
1 x USB2.0
Audio
Codec
SDVO
to VGA
Stereo Line In
Stereo Line Out
Microphone In
VGA Display Out
Multimedia Card Support
(VGA option board shown)
Regulated Power
(optional Vehicle Pwr)