ReadyBox™ Users Guide P/N 5001733A Revision A
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Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual .........................................................................................................1 Purpose of this Manual .......................................................................................................................1 Reference Material .............................................................................................................................1 Related Ampro Products .......................................................
Contents Appendix A Technical Support ....................................................................................................... 45 Index ....................................................................................................................................... 47 List of Figures Figure 2-1. Stacking PC/104 Modules in ReadyBox (Side view)...................................................... 5 Figure 2-2. ReadyBox Enclosure ........................................................
Contents Table 4-10. Utility Interface Pin/Signal Descriptions .......................................................................43 Table A-1. Technical Support Contact Information .........................................................................
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Chapter 1 About This Manual Purpose of this Manual This manual is for designers of systems based on the Ampro ReadyBoard™ series of single board computers (SBCs) and the Ampro ReadyBox™ enclosure. This manual contains information that permits designers and integrators to create an embedded system based on system level requirements.
Chapter 1 About This Manual Related Ampro Products Ampro provides the following choices for you to implement your ReadyBox based system. Ampro ReadyBoard Products • ReadySystem™ The ReadySystem is a high performance, low cost turnkey system that comes with a specific ReadyBoard SBC installed into a ReadyBox enclosure with SODIMM memory, plus a 2 ½” hard disk drive pre-loaded with Linux® or another operating system.
Chapter 1 About This Manual • ReadyBoard™ 710 – This EPIC single board computer (SBC) used for high volume embedded applications provides designers with a low cost, low-power alternative to the high cost of high performance processors. Through the use of advanced chipset technology with the Intel 650MHz LV Celeron CPU, the ReadyBoard 710 provides DDR memory, USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet and advanced AGP 8x video. In addition to the standard ReadyBoard features (4.5” x 6.
Chapter 1 About This Manual • EnCore™ Family – These high-performance, compact, rugged Computer-on-Module (COM) solutions use various processor technologies including x86, MIPS®, and PowerPC™ architectures to plug into your custom baseboard. Each EnCore module provides standard peripherals, including Ultra/DMA 33/66/100 IDE, floppy drive interface, PCI bus, serial, parallel, PS/2 keyboard and mouse interfaces, 10/100BaseT Ethernet, and USB ports. Some EnCore modules also provide video and AC’97 sound.
Chapter 2 Product Overview This product overview presents general information about the EPIC Architecture and the ReadyBox enclosure. After reading this chapter you should understand: • EPIC architecture • ReadyBox features • I/O Panel features and connectors • Specifications • ReadyBox construction • ReadyBox mounting dimensions EPIC Architecture In 2004, five companies collaborated to fill the void between the EBX size and the PC/104 size with a new industry standard form factor (115mm x 165mm, or ≈ 4.
Chapter 2 Product Overview Product Description The ReadyBox is a small enclosure for Ampro’s ReadyBoard products and will accept any Ampro ReadyBoard SBC. Embedded systems using the ReadyBox can be expanded through the PC/104, PC/104-Plus, or PCI-104 expansion buses found on Ampro’s ReadyBoard SBCs for additional system I/O. These busses offer compact, self-stacking, modular expandability. The PC/104 bus is an embedded system version of the signal set provided on a desktop PC's ISA bus.
Chapter 2 Product Overview ReadyBox Features • Compact size • Quiet operation • Accepts any Ampro ReadyBoard SBC • Brings all ReadyBoard I/O to a single I/O panel • Accepts two PC/104 expansion boards • Easy access openings for PC/104 expansion board connectors or cabling • Accepts any capacity 2 ½” Hard Disk Drive • Mechanical ♦ Flexible mounting – Wall or Benchtop (Surface) ♦ All cabling provided internally • Certification ♦ Conforms to EMI Standards ♦ Designed for UL/CSA/CE Approval (depends on
Chapter 2 Product Overview I/O Panel Description Table 2-1 describes the connectors or controls on the I/O panel provided with the ReadyBox, and shown in Figure 2-3. Refer to Chapter 3, Installing ReadyBox Options for connector installation. Table 2-1. Installed Connectors or Controls Control/Connector Description Power Switch This momentary push button Power switch controls AC power and is provided with the ReadyBox along with its internal cable.
Chapter 2 Product Overview Table 2-2 describes the connector, control, or indicator openings in the I/O panel provided with the ReadyBoard SBC, and shown in Figure 2-3. Table 2-2. Connectors or Control/Indicator I/O Panel Openings Access Opening Description Power-On LED This power-on indicator is provided on the ReadyBoard. HDD Activity LED This IDE activity indicator shows when there is I/O activity for the IDE hard drive or CompactFlash card and is provided on the ReadyBoard.
Chapter 2 Product Overview Power Specifications Table 2-5 list the power specifications of the ATX power supply installed in the ReadyBox. Table 2-5. Power Supply Specifications Parameter Description Input Type Auto ranging, 100-240 VAC, +/-10%, @ 50/60 Hz Output Type Regulated DC voltages +3.3VDC +/-5% @ 10A Max (Not used by the ReadyBoard) +5VDC +/-5% @ 14A Max +12VDC +/-5% @ 4.2A Max (Required for the Enclosure fan, and used as an option on some ReadyBoards) -12VDC +/-10% @ 0.
Chapter 2 Product Overview Mechanical Specifications Figures 2-4 through 2-7 show the ReadyBox dimensions, mounting and access plate locations, cover locations, and the mounting dimensions. 280mm 11.02” USB2/USB3 Access Plate A MIC LINE IN COM 4 COM 2 COM 3 COM 1 CRT POWER HDD RESET 123mm 4.84” 115mm 4.52” PARALLEL LINE OUT COMPACT FLASH I/O Panel RdyBox_02b Figure 2-4. ReadyBox Width and Height Dimensions (Front view) Mounting Surface (Rear) Top View I/O Panel (Front) 195.50mm 7.
Chapter 2 Product Overview 90mm 3.54” Wall Mounting *300mm Max *11.81” Max RdyBox_02c *319mm Max *12.56” Max 257.6mm 10.14” 69.8mm 2.75” I/O Panel View 9.8mm 0.38” 3.9mm 0.15” Through the Enclosure View 20.1mm 0.79” 1/4 - 20 UNC (4) *Note: Can subtract up to 1.75mm (0.068”) from both ends due to hole size in mounting bracket placement. Figure 2-6. ReadyBox Wall Mounting Dimensions (I/O Panel View) 90mm 3.54” Benchtop or Surface Mounting *300.8mm Max *11.84” Max RdyBox_03b *319.8mm Max *12.
Chapter 2 Product Overview Mounting Locations, Access Plates, and Covers Figures 2-8 and 2-9 provide the mounting plate, access plate, and cover locations. The four optional plastic feet with screws are also shown in Figure 2-8. 1/4 - 20 UNC Screws (4) Wall or Bechtop Mounting Plates (2) (shown as wall mounts) M3P0.5 Screws (4) (Flat Head, 3mm) Wall or Benchtop Mounting Plates (2) (shown as benchtop mounts) 1/4 - 20 UNC Screws (4) Plastic Feet (4) M3P0.
Chapter 2 Product Overview Top Cover M3 P0.5 Screws (7) (Flat Head, 3mm) Lip formed by Z-Bracket on underside of Top Cover CompactFlash Protective Cover (RFI Shield) ReadyBox Enclosure M3 P0.5 Screws (2) (Flat Head, 3mm) RdyBox_05a Enclosure Fan (Shown Installed) Figure 2-9. ReadyBox Cover Locations CAUTION 14 To prevent damage to the top cover after removing the seven screws, you must slide the top cover to the left before lifting the top cover off the enclosure, due to the Z-bracket lip.
Chapter 3 Installing ReadyBox Options This chapter describes the installation of the ReadyBoard SBC into the ReadyBox along with the various ReadyBox options. Please refer to the Reference Manual and QuickStart Guide mentioned in Chapter 1, for the specific ReadyBoard SBC your are installing into the ReadyBox. ReadyBoard Installation/Removal Refer to the following table for the specific items listed in the ReadyBox hardware kit and where the item will be used in the ReadyBox or ReadyBoard installation.
Chapter 3 Installing ReadyBox Options Tools Required Use these tools to install and remove the ReadyBoard into or out of the ReadyBox. • Small to medium Phillips screwdriver • Anti-static service kit - Use a complete anti-static service kit (or the equivalent) to remove or install the ReadyBoard. A complete anti-static service kit should include a static-dissipating work surface, a chassis clip lead, and a wrist or ankle strap.
Chapter 3 Installing ReadyBox Options M3 P0.5 Screws (7) (Flat Head, 3mm) RdyBox_01b Remove Top Cover Figure 3-1. Removing the ReadyBox Top Cover 4. Move the internal cables out of the way to allow installation of the ReadyBoard. See Figure 3-2. If this is the first time the ReadyBox is being used for ReadyBoard installation, disconnect the shipping tie wraps holding the internal cables and move the cables out of the way.
Chapter 3 Installing ReadyBox Options 5. Locate the Parallel cable inside the ReadyBox and gently fold it as shown in Figures 3-2 and 3-3, before continuing. The Parallel cable must be positioned under the ReadyBoard to reach the floppy/parallel connector on the far right edge of the board while in the enclosure. See Figure 3-2. I/O Panel Parallel Cable RdyBox_Parallel 26-pin Connector 25-pin Parallel Port Sharp Curve Pin-1 Red Stripe Folded Over at 90° Angle Figure 3-3.
Chapter 3 Installing ReadyBox Options Insert ReadyBoard into enclosure just above standoffs. ReadyBox Side View I/O Panel Ready B 10° A ng oard LAN Port Lip LAN1 le RdyBox_14a 10 °A ng le Figure 3-4. ReadyBoard Positioned Under LAN Ports Notes: Use screws (4) with washers if not adding any PC/104 modules to ReadyBoard. Use 0.8”/20mm Standoffs (4) for first PC/104 Board. 3M P0.5 Screws (4) 6mm Tread Length ReadyBoard 700 0.8”/20mm Standoffs (4) (3M P0.5 Thread) 3M P0.
Chapter 3 Installing ReadyBox Options 10. Insert four M3 P0.5 6mm screws with washers into the standoffs on the enclosure shelf at the four corners of the board. See Figure 3-5. 11. If you are putting a PC/104 board onto the ReadyBoard, insert the four 0.8” (20mm) standoffs provided with the ReadyBoard at the four PC/104 mounting locations. See Figure 3-5. If you are not installing a PC/104 expansion board, insert four M3 P0.5, 6mm, screws with washers at the four PC/104 mounting locations. 12.
Chapter 3 Installing ReadyBox Options USB 2 & 3 and Audio Cables Not Shown for Clarity RdyBox_13a COM3 & COM4 Cable to Serial B Connector (20-pin) Power Switch (two-wire) Cable to Utility Connector (5-pin) Power In (4-pin) to Power In Connector Power-On (3-pin) to Power-On Connector Figure 3-6. Installing Power and Serial Cables Audio Cable to Audio In/Out (16-pin) Connector RdyBox_13b USB2 & USB3 to USB2/3 (10-pin) Connector Parallel Connector not shown for clarity. Figure 3-7.
Chapter 3 Installing ReadyBox Options Removing ReadyBoard from ReadyBox 1. Prepare the ReadyBox for the ReadyBoard removal. ♦ If the ReadyBox is already prepared for ReadyBoard removal, with the top cover removed, power turned off, and the power cord disconnected, skip to Step 4. ♦ If the ReadyBox is not ready for the ReadyBoard removal, continue with the next step.
Chapter 3 Installing ReadyBox Options Hard Disk Drive (2 ½”) Installation A hard disk drive (HDD) tray is provided with the ReadyBox and can be removed from the ReadyBox for intallation or removal of the hard disk drive. The HDD tray only holds one 2 ½” hard disk drive with a 44-pin connector and does not require external power. NOTE This procedure assumes you have already installed the ReadyBoard into the enclosure and are preparing the HDD tray for installation of the hard disk drive (2 ½”).
Installing ReadyBox Options RdyBox_06a Chapter 3 2 ½” Hard Disk Drive Tray Screws (4) Remove the screws (4) holding the Hard Disk Drive Tray inside the ReadyBox. Figure 3-8. Removing the HDD Tray Assembly 6. Locate the 44-pin IDE cable in the ReadyBox hardware kit and prepare it for connection to the ReadyBoard IDE connector, as shown in Figure 3-9. NOTE Ampro recommends two extra folds in the IDE cable, but this is not required.
Chapter 3 Installing ReadyBox Options 7. Connect the sharp curved portion of the IDE cable onto the IDE connector on the board, matching pin-1 on the board/connector with the Red stripe of the IDE cable. See Figure 3-10. NOTE You can feed the curved portion up through the cable feed opening in the enclosure shelf near the IDE connector, or you can feed the folded portion down through the cable feed opening before connecting the IDE cable.
Chapter 3 Installing ReadyBox Options Installing Hard Disk Drive (2 ½”) 1. If the HDD tray is not already removed from the ReadyBox enclosure, do so before continuing. 2. Remove the four screws holding the HDD tray assembly together. See Figure 3-11. 3. If you want the HDD shock mounted, place the lower rubber shock mount into the tray base and lay the hard disk drive (2 ½”) into the shock mount. If you do not shock mount the HDD, there are four screw holes for mounting the HDD to the HDD tray base.
Chapter 3 Installing ReadyBox Options Re-Installing the HDD Tray To reinstall the HDD Tray with the hard disk drive (2 ½”) installed, simply reverse the removal procedure, ensuring the IDE cable is moved into the tray opening without damage. CAUTION To prevent damage to the IDE cable ensure it moves freely inside the HDD tray opening while you re-install the HDD tray. 1. Gently slide the HDD tray into the tray opening and ensure the IDE cable moves freely into the tray opening. See Figure 3-12. 2.
Chapter 3 Installing ReadyBox Options CompactFlash Card Installation This brief procedure describes how to remove the protective cover over the CompactFlash opening and installing the CompactFlash card into the slot opening provided in the I/O panel. Refer to the ReadyBoard QuickStart Guide for specific CompactFlash jumper settings and compatibility. Tools Required Use these tools to remove and install the CompactFlash card onto or off of the ReadyBoard Model.
Chapter 3 Installing ReadyBox Options RdyBox_10a M3 P0.5 Flat Head 4mm Screws (2) Removing Protective Cover Figure 3-13. Removing CompactFlash Protective Cover 7. Insert the CompactFlash card into the opening provided by matching the pin-1 orientation of the CompactFlash card with the arrowhead on the I/O panel. See Figure 3-14. The CompactFlash card edge and pins are keyed to install into the socket in only one orientation. Pin-1 one should be down and to the right as shown in the Figure 3-14.
Chapter 3 Installing ReadyBox Options 9. If your application or environment requires protection of the CompactFlash card, for security or EMI value, you can re-install the protective cover over the CompactFlash card. See Figure 3-13. Reconnecting the protective cover will provide full EMI protection. 10. Refer to the ReadyBoard QuickStart Guide for any required jumper settings for the CompactFlash card, before restoring power to the ReadyBox.
Chapter 3 Installing ReadyBox Options 4. Remove the seven screws holding the top cover to the ReadyBox and then slide the cover to the left as shown in the Figure 3-1. 5. Locate the additional fan in the ReadyBox hardware kit and the four screws included with the fan. There should be a short two-wire cable connected to the fan assembly with a 2-pin connector on the end. 6. Place the fan assembly on the inside of the enclosure with the airflow indicator (arrow) pointing out of the enclosure.
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Chapter 4 Hardware Reference Overview This chapter describes the connectors provided by the ReadyBox that connect to the ReadyBoard while in the ReadyBox enclosure.
Chapter 4 Hardware Reference IDE HDD (2 ½”) Interface The ReadyBox provides one IDE cable assembly for a 2 ½” IDE hard disk drive (HDD) and one CompactFlash slot for the CompactFlash socket on the ReadyBoard SBC.
Chapter 4 Hardware Reference Pin # Signal Description 25 PDIOR* Primary I/O Read/Write Strobe – Strobe signal for read functions. Negative edge enables data from a register or data port of the drive onto the host data bus. Positive edge latches data at the host. 26 GND Digital Ground 27 PDIORDY Primary I/O Channel Ready – When negated extends the host transfer cycle of any host register access when the drive is not ready to respond to a data transfer request. High impedance if asserted.
Chapter 4 Hardware Reference Parallel Interface The ReadyBox provides a parallel port connector on the I/O panel with a 25-pin ribbon cable that connects to the floppy/parallel connector on the specific ReadyBoard.
Chapter 4 Hardware Reference Pin # Signal 14 Description AUTOFDX* Auto Feed* – This is a request signal into the printer to automatically feed one line after each line is printed. DRVEN0* Floppy Drive Density Select 0 – 15 ERR* Error – This is a status output signal from the printer. A Low State indicates an error condition on the printer.
Chapter 4 Hardware Reference Serial Interface The ReadyBox supports 4 serial ports, Serial 1 (COM1), Serial 2 (COM2), Serial 3 (COM3), and Serial 4 (COM4). The ReadyBoard provides two of four standard D-shell 9-pin (DB9) connectors on the board for Serial 1 (COM1) and Serial 2, (COM2). The ReadyBox provides the other two standard DB9 connectors for Serial 3 (COM3) and Serial 4 (COM4) with cables connecting at the ReadyBoard Serial B header for Serial 3 (COM3) and Serial 4 (COM4) ports.
Chapter 4 Hardware Reference Pin # Signal Description 7 RTS3 Request To Send 3 – Indicator to serial output port 3 is ready to transmit data. Used as hardware handshake with CTS3 for low level flow control. TX3+ 8 9 TX3+ – If in RS485 or RS422 mode, this pin is Transmit Data 3 +. CTS3 Clear To Send 3 – Indicator to serial port 3 that external serial communications device is ready to receive data. Used as hardware handshake with RTS3 for low level flow control.
Chapter 4 Hardware Reference USB Interface The ReadyBox supports four USB ports, USB0, USB1, USB2 and USB3. The ReadyBoard provides two of four standard USB connectors on the board for USB0 and USB1. The ReadyBox provides the other two standard USB connectors for USB2 and USB3 with a cable to connect at the ReadyBoard USB header for USB2 and USB3.
Chapter 4 Hardware Reference Audio Interface The ReadyBox provides three audio connectors in the I/O panel that connect to the ReadyBoard SBC through the 16-pin Audio In/Out connector. Refer to the Reference Manual for the specific ReadyBoard SBC for more information. • Stereo Line In • Stereo Line out • Microphone (mono) in Table 4-7.
Chapter 4 Hardware Reference Power Interface The ReadyBox provides an ATX power supply to power the ReadyBoard installed in the enclosure. The power supply provides the standard ATX power supply voltages, but not all of these voltages are used on the ReadyBoard products. The ReadyBoard products only require one externally supplied +5 volts DC +/- 5%. The ReadyBox provides two connectors Power In and Power On for connection to the ReadyBoard product. The Power In connector uses a 4-pin header with 0.
Chapter 4 Hardware Reference Power Switch The ReadyBox provides a Power switch to control the power state of the ReadyBoard product. The power switch is a momentary push button switch with a 2-pin cable assembly for attaching to the ReadyBoard product Utility connector. NOTE This switch cable must be connected to the correct pins on the Utility connector to control the power state of the ReadyBoard product. Table 4-10.
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Appendix A Technical Support Ampro Computers, Inc. provides a number of methods for contacting Technical Support listed in the Table A-1 below. Requests for support through the Virtual Technician are given the highest priority, and usually will be addressed within one working day. • Ampro Virtual Technician – This is a comprehensive support center designed to meet all your technical needs. This service is free and available 24 hours a day through the Ampro web site at http://ampro.custhelp.com.
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Index access plate dimensions PC/104 Expansion I/O boards..........................13 additional cooling fan specific ReadyBoard models............................10 Ampro Products CoreModule™ Family .......................................3 EnCore™ Family ...............................................4 ETX Family .......................................................3 LittleBoard™ Family .........................................3 MiniModule™ Family........................................3 ReadyBoard™ 550.
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