VT-M2M-TC VM VT‐M2M‐TC VM User’s Manual Chengdu Vantron Technology, Ltd. www.vantrontech.com.
VT-M2M-TC VM Revision History: No. Version Description 1 V1.0 2 V2.1 3 V2.2 4 V2.3 5 V2.4 Update product picture Jan. 2, 2014 6 V2.5 Update the order information Jan.17,2014 7 V2.6 Jan 23,2014 8 V2.7 Add 802.11a mode Add install requirements Update product picture First release Change SmartDisplay Audio to mono line‐out( left channel) Add FCC warning statement Change power in to DC6‐36V(default 12V) All Rights Reserved Date Aug.30, 2013 Oct.10, 2013 Dec. 11, 2013 Dec.
VT-M2M-TC VM Table of Contents Part I:Hardware Platform......................................................................................................... 5 1 Foreword ................................................................................................................................ 6 1.1 Copyright Notice ....................................................................................................................6 1.2 Notes.........................................................
VT-M2M-TC VM 2.8 Watchdog ................................................................................................................ 32 2.9 Pnl7 Control ............................................................................................................. 33 2.10 MCU Power Control .............................................................................................. 33 2.11 Touch Screen ...............................................................................................
VT-M2M-TC VM Part I:Hardware Platform All Rights Reserved
VT-M2M-TC VM 1 Foreword 1.1 Copyright Notice While all information contained herein have been carefully checked to assure its accuracy in technical details and printing, Vantron assumes no responsibility resulting from any error or features of this manual, or from improper uses of this manual or the software. Please contact our technical department for relevant operation solutions if there is any problem that cannot be solved according to this manual.
VT-M2M-TC VM 1.5 Limitation of Liability/Non‐warranty For direct or indirect damage to this device or other devices of Vantron caused by failure of conforming to this manual or the safety instructions on device label, Vantron assumes neither warranty nor legal liability even if the device is still under warranty. The VT‐M2M‐TC VM should be installed, debugged and maintained by professional people. The outside antennas are not permitted to be installed or to be changed by non‐professional people.
VT-M2M-TC VM during transportation or placed under high temperature. Place cables properly: Do not place cables at any place with extrusion danger. Cleaning Instructions Please power off before cleaning the device. Do not use spray detergent. Clean with a damp cloth. Do not try cleaning exposed electronic components unless with a dust collector. Support for special fault: Power off and contact technical support personnel of Vantron in case of the following faults: ¾ The device is damaged.
VT-M2M-TC VM 2 Overview 2.1 Introduction Thank you for choosing Vantron. It is our commitment to provide our valued customers with the embedded devices equipped with the state‐of‐the‐art technology and the best product services. Vantron’s M2M products are based on the most advanced ARM and Intel Atom processors and have low‐power consumption and high integration. The products are designed for applications of M2M in industrials, medicals, financial, retail, vehicle, and transportations etc.
VT-M2M-TC VM 2.2 Product Series Order Code VT-M2M-TC VM-4-1GM-8GF-GW2P-V Version: I: Extended Temperature Blank:Commercial temperature Wireless Module Option: 2G: 2G, 3G: 3G, W:WiFi,Z:Bluetooth,P:GPS SSD Memory Size:8G:8GB,16G:16GB DDR Memory Size:5:512MB,1G:1GB,2G:2GB CPU Speed:2:600MHZ,4:1GHZ,6:1.3GHZ:8:1.6GHZ Order Examples: VT-M2M-TC VM-4-1GM-8GF ATOM E640 Processor, 1GHz CPU, 1GB DDR2 VT-M2M-TC VM-6-1GM-8GF-W ATOM E660 Processor, 1.
VT-M2M-TC VM 3 M2M‐TC VM Hardware Instructions 3.
VT-M2M-TC VM 3.2 Specifications Specifications CPU Processor Intel® ATOM™, E620(T)0.6GHz E640(T)1GHz, E660(T)1.3GHz, E680(T),1.6GHz 32KB Instruction cache +23KB L1 cache, 512KB L2 cache Memory On Board RAM DDR2 512MB ( up to 2GB)@800MHz ROM Internal Half SATA SSD Module Internal (8GB or others) Chipset Intel® Platform Controller Hub EG20T. Support LCD/SDVO, Simultaneous/dual view display Resolution Up to 1280 x 1024 @ 85Hz for VGA Decode:H.264,MPEG4, MPEG2,VC1,WMV-9, Div-X Encode:H.
VT-M2M-TC VM Storage: -20°C ~ +70°C, ( ETR:-40°C ~ +85°C Optional) Humidity 5-95%RH at 25-35 (Non-Condensation) Cooling Mode Fan less, Heat Sink Approvals UL, FCC Class B, and CE All Rights Reserved
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VT-M2M-TC VM 3.5 Interface Description 3.5.
VT-M2M-TC VM Power connector photo Pin Definition of Power Cord Pin Definition Color 7,8 + Red 2,3 Black 1 ‐ Chassis Ground 9 Ignition White All Rights Reserved Blue
VT-M2M-TC VM 3.5.2 Smart Display Connector Smart Display Connector Photo Pin Definition of Smart Display Connector Pin 1 2 Description Pin LCD_BL_EN( Backlight Enable output) Panel_PWR_EN(Panel Power Enable output) Description 19 USB_D-(USB Data Negative Output Pin) 20 USB_D+(USB Data Positive Output Pin) 3 LVDS Ground(ground pin) 21 USB Ground(ground pin) 4 Reset_BTN#(Reset Signal Input) 22 USB Ground(ground pin) 23 +12 VDC output(+/- 10%, max 1.5A) 24 +12 VDC output(+/- 10%, max 1.
VT-M2M-TC VM Optional Smart Display Cable.
VT-M2M-TC VM 3.5.
VT-M2M-TC VM 3.5.
VT-M2M-TC VM 3.5.5 RS232/485,CAN,External IO Connector 12pins 3.81 pitch terminal with screw lock Load capacity: more than 128 nodes/RS485 channel ‐‐ bit rate:115200 CAN: The bit rate can be programmed to a maximum of 1Mbit/s Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description TXD2/485_2_A RXD2/485_2_B DGND CANH CANL DGND EXTIO0 EXTIO1 EXTIO2 EXTIO3 EXTIO4 EXTIO5 All Rights Reserved Remarks BIOS set BIOS set 3.3V Level 3.3V Level 3.3V Level 3.3V Level 3.3V Level 3.
VT-M2M-TC VM 3.5.6 VGA Interface Standard vertical DB‐15 Female VGA connector bit rate:460K Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Description RED GREEN BLUE N.C. GND GND GND GND +5VDC GND N.C.
VT-M2M-TC VM 3.5.7 USB Host Connector Dual vertical USB A type interface, USB2.0 Pin A1 A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 3.5.8 Description USB1_VCC(+5VDC) USB1_D‐ USB1_D+ USB1_DGND(ground pin) USB2_VCC(+5VDC) USB2_D‐ USB2_D+ USB2_DGND(ground pin) LED PWR LED: light system power OK(main power up);off system power turn off Status LED:Blink SATA HDD active.
VT-M2M-TC VM 3.6 Operation Notice 3.6.1 Change SIM Card Push the small button on the left of SIM Card Holder, and install the SIM card to the holder. Then push the holder into the Slot.
VT-M2M-TC VM 4 Tips Waste Disposal It is recommended to disassemble the device before abandoning it in conformity with local regulations. Please ensure that the abandoned batteries are disposed according to local regulations on waste disposal. Do not throw batteries into fire (explosive) or put in common waste canister. Products or product packages with the sign of “explosive” should not be disposed like household waste but delivered to specialized electrical & electronic waste recycling/disposal center.
VT-M2M-TC VM FCC Warning: This device complies with FCC class B 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. Note: 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.
VT-M2M-TC VM Part II:Software Reference 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing Vantron. It is our commitment to provide our valued customers with the embedded devices equipped with the state of the art technology and the best product services. Vantron’s M2M products are based on the most advanced ARM and Intel Atom processors and have low power consumption and high integration. The products are designed for applications of M2M in industrials, medicals, financial, retail, vehicle, and transportations etc.
VT-M2M-TC VM z z z z z z mcupower mcupowerui adxl pnl hostapdup hostapdoff 1.4 Power control configure Power control configure UI Digital Accelerometer Pnl7 control Host AP up Host AP off Functionalities layout The below table lists VT‐M2M‐TC VM features. Chips or Interfaces Details UART VT‐M2M‐TC has 4 UART ports: /dev/ttyS0 :RS232 DB9 COM Port /dev/ttyS1 : Green Terminal Pin 1,2 /dev/ttyS2 :GPS /dev/ttyS3 : Pnl7 button control USB Host portx2 1xEthernet $sudo ifconfig eth0 192.168.16.
VT-M2M-TC VM 2 Base Control Open the terminal (CTRL+ALT+T), then get into the demo directory. The directory patch is /programs/demo. ex: $cd /programs/demo 2.1 Power Control power can|gps|3g] [on|off] can: Power control of CAN Module gps: Power control of GPS Module 3g: Power control of 3G Module ex1: Turn on power of can module $sudo ./power can on ex2: Turn off power of can module $sudo ./power can off 2.2 Can Control a. Close can device $sudo ifconfig can0 down b.
VT-M2M-TC VM clear: Clear GPIO to low level, need set the GPIO as output first. gpionum: The GPIO be operated. 0 to 5 is EXTIO, 10 is back light power ex1: Set EXTIO2 to high. $sudo ./gpioctl dirout 2 $sudo ./gpioctl set 2 ex2: Read level of EXTIO2. $sudo ./gpioctl dirin 2 $sudo./gpioctl get 2 ex3: Set EXTIO2 to low. $sudo ./gpioctl dirout 2 $sudo ./gpioctl clear 2 2.4 Serial COM Control a. RS232 DB9 COM : Open the Cutecom, this software get from “Ubuntu Software Center”.
VT-M2M-TC VM 2.5 Audio And Video Control a. Audio arecord: $sudo arecord –t wav test.wav b. Audio aplay: $sudo aplay test.wav c. Video player, the test video in “/programs/tmp “: $sudo mplayer /programs/tmp/1.mp4 2.6 SD card Control a. Insert SD card ,then look over device: $sudo fdisk –l b. mount SD card device: $sudo mount /dev/mmcblk0 /mnt 2.7 ADXL345 Control Get Digital Accelerometer: $sudo ./adxl X: 233 Y: 2 Z: 3ed 2.8 Watchdog a.
VT-M2M-TC VM c. Start watchdog or reboot system: $sudo watchdog 2.9 Pnl7 Control The communication protocol in the PNL CD/DVD 740P56‐5KxxxxxxVT_PNL7_xxx/SW/CommunicationProtocol MCU with PC V1.x.pdf. Control pnl7 and get button event from pnl7. $sudo ./pnl 1.Get pnl version 2. Get pnl back light value ………… ………… 25. Exit Input Select: 2.10 MCU Power Control The communication protocol in this CD/DVD SW/doc/vm‐smbus‐protocol_xx.pdf. a. Get the MCU power value (D‐Dec H‐Hex): $sudo .
VT-M2M-TC VM 1. Use power supply equal or more than 12V output. 2. "Read" all values 3. Change this value to 10.8V, to settle long cable with voltage drop issue. 4. "Write" settings to save the ACC power management parameter. 2.11 a.
VT-M2M-TC VM b. Then calibrate and set touch screen: 2.12 Host AP First of all, disconnect all network. a.
VT-M2M-TC VM b. Input the pass word and you will into the following interface: c. Open Options‐>Settings, set the host AP and DNSMASQ: Note: When you changed the setting, you need click “Save”. d. Connect Ethernet (eth0) or cell (ppp0), then activate the host AP: e.
VT-M2M-TC VM When activate the host AP, you can scan and connect the hot port, and access to the other network which you configure. f.
VT-M2M-TC VM 2.13 OnBorad a. Open onboard b.
VT-M2M-TC VM 3 Network Module The network be managed by the network connections, can use network connections tool from system tools. 3.1 a.
VT-M2M-TC VM 3.2 3G Control Note: When you disconnected the 3G or connected error, you must restart the device: $sudo power 3g off $sudo power 3g on a. Open network connections. b.
VT-M2M-TC VM c. Select the telit wireless device. d. Select country, we are in China, so we select China. e.
VT-M2M-TC VM f. g. Apply the config: Set phone number , user and password: h.
VT-M2M-TC VM 3.3 Bluetooth Control Bluetooth is a wireless protocol that allows you to connect many different types of devices to your computer. Bluetooth is commonly used for headsets and input devices like mice and keyboards. You can also use Bluetooth to send files between devices, such as from your computer to your cell phone. Turn Bluetooth on or off Enable or disable the Bluetooth device on your computer. Connect your computer to a Bluetooth device Pair Bluetooth devices.
VT-M2M-TC VM c. Then locate that small Bluetooth icon on the top panel and click on it. Then from the menu that you get, click on that which says ‘Bluetooth Settings…’ . d. This should open the default configuration window and you’ll see a button that lets you turn on/off Bluetooth as shown below. Now simply click and drag it to the right‐side until it says ‘ON’ to turn it on. Then click on the ‘+’ sign at the bottom of the ‘Bluetooth Settings’ window to add the device (shown in the above screenshot). e.
VT-M2M-TC VM f. Now when you’re ready, click on the device that you want a connection to be established and click ‘Continue’. g. This PIN number is only displayed for a few seconds so you should better hurry up . If it’s a phone, then your phone will ask for this PIN code automatically. h. If you successfully entered the PIN number then you should see a message saying that the set up was successful as shown below.
VT-M2M-TC VM 3.3.2 Send File You can use the Bluetooth device, if you’ve connected a mobile phone then you can use ‘Bluetooth Settings’ window. Click on the Bluetooth icon on the top panel for sending or browsing files etc as shown below.
VT-M2M-TC VM 3.3.3 Accept File a. First of all, make sure the Bluetooth devices are ‘visible’, pair the Bluetooth devices. b. Open file sharing. c. Configure Bluetooth. d. Send file from others Bluetooth device, the file will be saved in /home/vantron/Download.
VT-M2M-TC VM 4 GPS Module 4.1 Get GPS Data Open /dev/ttyS2 , read GPS data $sudo ./gps 38400 /dev/ttyS2 4.2 GPS Data Format 4.2.1 GPGGA Global Positioning System Fix Data Name Example Data Description Sentence Identifier $GPGGA Global Positioning System Fix Data Time 170834 17:08:34 Z Latitude 4124.8963, N 41d 24.8963' N or 41d 24' 54" N Longitude 08151.6838, W 81d 51.
VT-M2M-TC VM a = N or S yyyyy.yy = Longitude of position a = E or W x = GPS Quality indicator (0=no fix, 1=GPS fix, 2=Dif. GPS fix) xx = number of satellites in use x.x = horizontal dilution of precision x.x = Antenna altitude above mean‐sea‐level M = units of antenna altitude, meters x.x = Geoidal separation M = units of geoidal separation, meters x.x = Age of Differential GPS data (seconds) xxxx = Differential reference station ID 4.2.
VT-M2M-TC VM 2 = Message number 3 = Total number of SVs in view 4 = SV PRN number 5 = Elevation in degrees, 90 maximum 6 = Azimuth, degrees from true north, 000 to 359 7 = SNR, 00‐99 dB (null when not tracking) 8‐11 = Information about second SV, same as field 4‐7 12‐15= Information about third SV, same as field 4‐7 16‐19= Information about fourth SV, same as field 4‐7 4.2.4 GPRMC Recommended minimum specific GPS/Transit data ex1: $GPRMC,081836,A,3751.65,S,14507.36,E,000.0,360.0,130998,011.
VT-M2M-TC VM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 = UTC of position fix = Data status (V=navigation receiver warning) = Latitude of fix = N or S = Longitude of fix = E or W = Speed over ground in knots = Track made good in degrees True = UT date = Magnetic variation degrees (Easterly var. subtracts from true course) = E or W = Checksum 4.2.5 GPVTG Track Made Good and Ground Speed. ex1: $GPVTG,360.0,T,348.7,M,000.0,N,000.0,K*43 ex2: $GPVTG,054.7,T,034.4,M,005.5,N,010.2,K 054.7,T 034.4,M 005.5,N 010.
VT-M2M-TC VM 5 Update System 5.1 Make USB boot Stick and Copy Image to USB stick Create PC condition: Create a bootable USB stick on Windows XP/ Win7, the first thing you need to do is insert a USB stick with at least 2GB of free space into your PC. Here use an USB installer tool to write the image ISO to USB stick. Please copy the file SW/tools/Universal‐USB‐Installer‐1.9.3.5.exe to your PC anywhere. USB stick making steps in detail as follows: a. Copy SW/image/xxx.iso image into your PC. b.
VT-M2M-TC VM d. Choose the USB drive and click 'Create'.
VT-M2M-TC VM 5.2 Update steps a. When the bootable USB stick create over, insert the USB stick into VT‐M2M‐TC. And connect a USB keyboard on the M2M‐TC. b. Power ON the VT‐M2M‐TC, and step into BIOS by press the “Delete” key on the keyboard. In the BIOS, set the first boot option for boot up by USB stick. The user guidance of the BIOS is in the package of HW/ 700N16‐6Bxxxxxx_VT‐M2M‐TC_VM_xxx.zip. c. Select the first option “clonezilla live with img 700Pxxxxxx”.
VT-M2M-TC VM d. When ask “Are you sure want to continue??” or “Let me ask you again, Are you sure you want to continue??” , please input ‘y’ all. e. The system is updating. f. When update over, the system will power off. Re‐power VT‐M2M‐TC, and step into the BIOS, and restore the first boot option to hard disk.
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