LinCon-8000 Compact Embedded Controller Hardware User’s Manual REV 1.0.0.0 2004/9/15 LinCon8000 Series Hardware user’s Manual, July/2003, v1.
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Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 4 1.1 PACKAGE LIST & RELEASE NOTE ...................................................................... 4 1.2 LINCON-8000 SERIES ...................................................................................... 5 1.3 CONTENTS OF CD AND CF MEMORY CARD ......................................................... 7 2. HARDWARE INFORMATION .......................................................
1. Introduction 1.1 Package List & Release Note Package List： In addition to this manual, the package includes the following items: z One set of LinCon8000 hardware z One Compact Flash Memory Card for storing system files z One hardware user’s manual (this manual) z One release note 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.
1.2 LinCon-8000 Series The LinCon-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 LinCon-8000 system is powered by Linux and brings in the Linux programming style and skill into the world of PCbased PLC.
Model L-8031 L-8331 L-8731 Description Embedded Controller CPU Speed 206MHz Embedded OS Linux Slot 0 3 7 Flash SDRAM Peripherals 10BaseT Ethernet Port×1 VGA Port×1 CF Slot×1 USB×1 32 Mbyte 64 Mbyte PS/2 Keyboard×1 PS/2 Mouse ×1 RS-232×1 RS-485×1 FRnet× 1(Option) LinCon8000 Series Hardware user’s Manual, July/2003, v1.
1.3 Contents of CD and CF memory card CD : LinCon8000 SDK Source code of demo programs Software User’s Manual References are given in ReadMe.txt in the CD CF memory card (default is 128 Mbytes): LinCon8000 System files Demo programs References are given in the Software User’s Manual bundled CD LinCon8000 Series Hardware user’s Manual, July/2003, v1.
2. Hardware Information The LinCon-8000 Embedded Controller is competitive with Industrial PCs in performance, and is lower in price. The system provides VGA and PS/2 keyboard/mouse for local visualization and management. User control programs and data can be saved in persistent storage via Compact Flash and USB interfaces. Furthermore, it has communication capabilities via the built-in Ethernet and RS 232/485 interfaces 2.
2.2 Specifications Main Control Unit Intel Strong ARM CPU, 206MHz SRAM: 64M bytes Flash Memory: 32M bytes EEPROM: 16K bytes 64-bit hardware unique serial number Built-in Watchdog Timer Real Time Clock 10 Base T: NE2000 compatible 1 VGA port: 320x240x16 to 1024x768x16 Default is 640x480x16 2 PS/2 port: Keyboard and Mouse 1 Compact Flash slot: CF memory card 1 USB 1.
3. Applications The following figure diagrams the general application area and structure of the LinCon-8000. Com2 is the standard RS232 interface, which can be connected via the modem or to the Com1 in the I-8000 Controller. Com3 is the RS-485 interface, which can be applied to control the ICPDAS DCON serial modules such as the I7000, I-8000 and I-87K. The FRnet system is an optional control interface. LinCon8000 Series Hardware user’s Manual, July/2003, v1.
4. Quick Start Step 1. Plug in your PS/2 keyboard and mouse. Step 2. Plug in your VGA monitor. Step 3. Connect the LinCon-8000 to the LAN Step 4. Insert the I-8K/87K series I/O modules into the LinCon-8000 slots. Step 5. Connect the COM2 or the COM3 ports to your devices controlled by LinCon-8000. 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 5.3 Wall Mounting LinCon8000 Series Hardware user’s Manual, July/2003, v1.
5.4 Controller cover For safety and the controller setting memo, the LinCon-8000 provides a main controller cover to protect the reset push button applied under the uncontrolled situation. And it also offers an expansion slot setting record area and others configuration memo areas. The operation procedure is provided below: Step 1: Use your hand to push the main controller cover loose and pulldown the cover. Step 2: Open the cover, as shown in the below figure below.
