LinPAC-8x41 Compact Embedded Controller Hardware User’s Manual REV 1.0.0.0 2008/8/25 LinPAC8000 Series Hardware user’s Manual, July/2003, v1.
Warranty All products manufactured by ICP DAS are warranted against defective materials for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. Warning ICP DAS assumes no liability for damages consequent to the use of this product. ICP DAS reserves the right to change this manual at any time without notice. The information furnished by ICP DAS is believed to be accurate and reliable.
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 4 1.1 PACKAGE LIST .................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 LINPAC-8X41 SERIES ......................................................................................................... 5 1.3 CONTENTS OF CD AND MICRO SD MEMORY CARD................................................................... 6 2.
1. Introduction 1.1 Package List Package List： In addition to this manual, the package includes the following items: z One set of LinPAC-8x41 hardware z One Micro SD Memory card for storing system files z One hardware user’s manual (this manual) z One software utility CD with Software User’s Manual included Note： If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the local distributors for more information. Save the shipping materials and cartons in case you want to ship in the future.
1.2 LinPAC-8x41 Series The LinPAC-8000 is the flagship compact embedded controller manufactured by ICPDAS. Its leading technology gives you all of the best features of both traditional PLCs and Linux capable PCs. The LinPAC-8000 system is powered by Linux and brings in the Linux programming style and skill into the world of PCbased PLC.
1.3 Contents of CD and Micro SD memory card CD : LinPAC-8000 SDK LinPAC-8000 OS Image Contents of Micro SD card Source code of demo programs Software User’s Manual Micro SD memory card (default is 1 GB): LinPAC-8x41 System files Demo programs References are given in the Software User’s Manual bundled CD LinPAC8000 Series Hardware user’s Manual, July/2003, v1.
2. Hardware Information The LinPAC-8000 Embedded Controller is competitive with Industrial PCs in performance, and is lower in price. The system provides VGA and USB keyboard/mouse for local visualization and management. User control programs and data can be saved in persistent storage via Micro SD memory card and USB interfaces. Furthermore, it has communication capabilities via the built-in Ethernet and RS 232/485 interfaces 2.
2.2 Specifications System Software OS Linux 2.6.
I/O expansion slots Slot numbers LP-8441: 4 Slots; LP-8841: 8 Slots Dimensions W x D x H (mm) LP-8441: 230 x 132 x 98; LP-8841: 354 x 132 x 98 Operating Environment Operating Temperature -25°C to +75°C Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C Humidity 5 ~ 95%,non-condensing Power Input Range +10V ~ +30V Isolation 1KV Redundant Power Inputs Yes LP-8441: 1.1A, 5V supply to CPU and backplane; 4.9A, 5V supply to expansion Capacity slots, total 30W LP-8841: 1.2A, 5V supply to CPU and backplane; 4.
3. Applications The following figure diagrams the general application area and structure of the LinPAC-8x41. Com3/Com4 is the standard RS-232 interface, which can be connected via the modem or to the Com0 in the LP-8x41 Controller. Com2/Com3 is the RS-485 interface, which can be applied to control the ICPDAS DCON serial modules such as the I-7000, I-8000 and I-87K. The FRnet system is an optional control interface. LinPAC8000 Series Hardware user’s Manual, July/2003, v1.
4. Quick Start Step 1. Plug in your USB keyboard and mouse. Step 2. Plug in your VGA monitor. Step 3. Connect the LinPAC-8000 to the LAN Step 4. Insert the I-8K/87K series I/O modules into the LinPAC-8x41 slots. Step 5. Connect the COM2, COM3 or the COM4 ports to your devices controlled by LinPAC-8x41. Step 6. Connect the DC power and turn it on. Step 7. The Linux will start up, then please refer to the software user’s manual for further operations and for developing your own applications.
5. Mechanical Information 5.1 Dimensions 5.2 Dimensions Rail Mounting LinPAC8000 Series Hardware user’s Manual, July/2003, v1.
5.3 Wall Mounting 6. Technical Support z LinPAC-8000 User Manual CD:\ Napdos\Linux\User_Manual z LinPAC-8000 website http://www.icpdas.com/products/PAC/linpac-8000/introduction.htm z Our service email account service@icpdas.com LinPAC8000 Series Hardware user’s Manual, July/2003, v1.
