Helios

Helios

Helios

Product catalog summary
Key Features
  • Low-power PC/104-expandable SBC with Vortex86DX CPU options at 1GHz or 800MHz.
  • 2-in-1 design integrates CPU and DAQ, enhancing size, cost, ruggedness, and reliability.
  • 256MB soldered-on DRAM and a comprehensive set of I/O interfaces including USB, serial ports, Ethernet, IDE, and display options.
  • Optional data acquisition subsystem with 16-channel A/D, D/A, digital I/O, and counter/timers.
  • Rugged design with operating temperature range from -40°C to +85°C.
Highly Integrated SBC

The Helios™ SBC combines computing and data acquisition functionalities on a single board, maximizing the PC/104 form-factor capabilities.

Price/Performance Advantage

Utilizes the Vortex86DX system-on-a-chip for a balance of performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, suitable for various embedded applications.

Rugged Design

Designed for extreme environments with features like soldered SDRAM and wide operating temperature range.

Fully Integrated Systems

Available as a complete system with customizable operating systems and a rugged enclosure, eliminating cables for a compact solution.

Software Support

Supports Linux, Windows CE™, and DOS with necessary drivers and Diamond’s Universal Driver software for data acquisition programming.

Development Kit

Includes Helios SBC, pre-loaded Linux flashdisk, cable kit, AC adapter, and software CD for project initiation.

Data Acquisition Specifications
  • Analog: 16 single-ended or 8 differential inputs, 16-bit resolution, 250KHz max sample rate, and autocalibration.
  • Digital: 40 I/O lines, with specific voltage and current specifications.
  • Counter/Timers: 24-bit A/D pacer clock and 16-bit general-purpose counter.
Ordering Information
  • Various models available with different CPU speeds, RAM, and data acquisition capabilities.
  • Development kits and software development kits for Linux and Windows CE available.
Specifications
  • Processor: Vortex86DX at 1GHz or 800MHz, fanless cooling.
  • Memory: 256MB DDR2 DRAM.
  • Expansion: PC/104 (ISA) bus.
  • Display: VGA CRT or LVDS LCD with 1280x1024 max resolution.
  • Networking: 10/100Base-T Ethernet.
  • Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C for 800MHz, -40°C to +71°C for 1GHz.
  • Dimensions: 3.55" x 3.78" (90mm x 96mm).
  • Weight: Model DV: 2.5oz / 71g, Model AV: 3.1oz / 88g.
  • MTBF: 65,535 hours for HLV800-256AV.
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Catalog excerpts

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Helios™ PC/104 SBC Rugged PC/104™ Single Board Computer featuring integrated data acquisition, Ethernet, and CRT/LCD video Key Features ♦♦Low-power PC/104-expandable SBC ♦♦Vortex86DX CPU at 1GHz or 800MHz ♦♦2-in-1 design (CPU + DAQ) reduces size and cost, increases ruggedness, and enhances reliability ♦♦256MB soldered-on DRAM ♦♦Comprehensive set of I/O interfaces: - four USB 2.0 ports - two RS-232/422/485 and two RS-232 serial ports - 10/100Mbps Ethernet - IDE port for hard drive or solid-state flashdisk - 2MB on-board flashdisk with FreeDOS Highly Integrated SBC pre-loaded Helios™ combines all the functionality of a single board computer with a complete analog - VGA CRT or LVDS LCD display and digital data acquisition circuit into a single board, offering the most functionality - 16 digital I/O lines available in the PC/104 form-factor ♦♦Optional data acquisition subsystem with multiplexed 16-channel, 16-bit A/D with Price/Performance Advantage autocalibration, four 12-bit D/A, 24 The Vortex86DX system-on-a-chip offers an excellent balance of performance, power additional digital I/O, and two counter/ consumption and price, making Helios an ideal choice for a wide variety of embedded timers computing applications. Rugged Design ♦♦PC/104 form factor with stackthrough PC/104 (ISA) bus Helios was designed with rugged applications in mind. From its operating temperature ♦♦Extremely rugged with soldered-on DRAM of -40°C to +85°C to its soldered SDRAM, Helios thrives in extreme environments. and -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) Fully Integrated Systems operating temperature Helios is available as a complete system, with your choice of operating system, in a specially-designed enclosure that eliminates all cables and provides a rugged, compact, wide-temperature box PC ready for application download and deployment. Software Support Helios runs Linux, Windows CE™, and DOS. All necessary drivers are shipped with the product. Diamond’s Universal Driver software provides a C programming library for the integrated data acquisition circuit, and it includes demos and sample code for each supported OS to assist in rapid application development. Development Kit A complete Helios Development Kit is available with all of the components you need to get started on your embedded design project. The kit contains a Helios SBC, flashdisk with Linux pre-loaded, cable kit, AC adapter, and software CD. Octavio-HLV Embedded Application Server www.diamondsystems.com | Diamond Systems Corporation | Mo

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HELIOS: PC/104 Single Board Computer DATA ACQUISITION SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Processor Heat sink, fanless 16 single-ended or 8 differential, user selected Input ranges Display type Display resolution ±35V on any analog input without damage Serial ports On-board FIFO 2048 samples, programmable threshold Autocalibration with software support Mass storage 1 IDE UDMA-100 port, flashdisk interface Output ranges Output current Input power Settling time Power consumption Relative accuracy Operating temperature Reset to zero-scale or mid-scale (jumper DIGITAL (for standard 16 DIO lines) Input...

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