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ICP DAS USA LinPAC-8x41 manual

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  • Page 1

    LinPAC-8x41 Compact Embedded Controller Hardware User’s Manual REV 1.0.0.0 2008/8/25 LinPAC8000 Se ries Hardware user’s Man ual, July/2003, v1.0 ----- 1[...]

  • Page 2

    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 cha nge this manual at any time without notice. The information fu[...]

  • Page 3

    Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 4 1.1 P ACKAGE L IST .................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 L IN PAC-8 X 41 S ERIES ...................................................................[...]

  • Page 4

    1. Introduction 1.1 Package List Package List ： In addition to this m anual, 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 ar[...]

  • Page 5

    1.2 LinPAC-8x41 Series The LinPAC-8000 is the flagship com pact 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 pow ered by Linux and brings in the Linux programming style and skill into the world of PC- based PLC. Applica[...]

  • Page 6

    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 Se[...]

  • Page 7

    2. Hardware Information The LinPAC-8000 Embedded Controller is com petitive with Industri al PCs in performance, and is lower in pric e. The system provides VGA and USB keyboard/mouse for local visualizat ion and management. User control program s and data can be saved in persistent stora ge via Micro SD memory card and USB interfaces. Furthermore,[...]

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    2.2 Specifications System Software OS Linux 2.6.19 Embedded service Web Server, FTP Server, Telnet Server, SSH Server SDK provided Standard LinPAC SDK for Windows and Linux by G NU C language Communication Interface CPU PXA270 or compatible (32-bit and 520MHz) SDRAM 128MB Dual Battery Backup SRAM 512K bytes (for 5 y ears data retain) Flash 48MB Exp[...]

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    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; L P-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 Input s Yes LP-8[...]

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    3. Applications The following figure diagrams the general application area and structure of the LinPAC-8x41. Com3/Com4 is the stand ard 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 app lied to control the ICPDAS DCON serial modules such as the I-7000[...]

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    4. Quick S t art 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.[...]

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    5. Mechanical Information 5.1 Dimensions 5.2 Dimensions Rail Mounting LinPAC8000 Se ries Hardware user’s Man ual, July/2003, v1.0 ----- 12[...]

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    5.3 Wall Mounting 6. T echnical Support z LinPAC-8000 User Manual CD: NapdosLinuxUser_Manual z LinPAC-8000 website http://www.icpdas.com/products/PAC/ linpac-8000/introduction.htm z Our service email account service@icpdas.com LinPAC8000 Se ries Hardware user’s Man ual, July/2003, v1.0 ----- 13[...]