SeaPAC R9-7R ARM9
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SeaPAC R9-7R ARM9 Touchscreen Computer User Manual

The SeaPAC R9-7R is an application-ready platform for your next product design. The system is based on the 400MHz Atmel AT91SAM9G45 microcontroller boasting a 32-bit ARM® instruction set for maximum performance. To provide the fastest time to market, the Windows CE 6.0 BSP binary and low-level drivers for system I/O are included. Additionally, the SeaPAC R9-7R software package is equipped with the Sealevel Talos I/O Framework, which offers a high-level object-oriented .NET Compact Framework (CF) device interface. This interface provides an I/O point abstraction layer with built-in support...

Regulatory FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY This equipment has been evaluated or tested and found in compliance with the requirements of the following directives issued by the European Commission: •

Before You Get Started WHAT’S INCLUDED The SeaPAC R9-7R is shipped with the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact Sealevel for replacement. • SeaPAC R9-7R ARM9 Touchscreen Computer with CE runtime image TR146 110 VAC to 5 VDC @ 2.5 A wall mount power supply CD with Talos .NET Framework, application samples, setup files, and documentation Microsoft® Windows® CE 6.0 Core license ADVISORY CONVENTIONS Warning - The highest level of importance used to stress a condition where damage could result to the product or the user could suffer serious injury....

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THIS MANUAL— It contains important safety and operating instructions for the installing and configuring the SeaPAC R9-7R system. Prior to beginning the installation, carefully read, understand, and follow all related safety guidelines and documentation. This manual includes warnings, recommendations, and safety precautions that must be observed. • Carefully follow all the installation instructions later in this manual. There are no user-serviceable parts in the SeaPAC R9-7R system. Do not disassemble the system. Contact the manufacturer if service or...

OPTIONAL ITEMS Depending upon your application, you are likely to find one or more of the following items useful with the SeaPAC R9-7. All items can be purchased from our website (www.sealevel.com) by calling our sales team at (864) 843-4343. CABLES USB Type A to USB Type B, 72" in Length - Device Cable (Item# CA179) The CA179 is a 72" standard USB device cable that connects USB peripherals with a Type B connector to the Type A connector on a host computer. The CA179 is USB 2.0 compliant and is compatible with USB 1.1 and 1.0 devices. CAT5 Patch Cable, 7' in Length – Blue (Item# CA246)...

SPECIFICATIONS PROCESSOR Atmel (AT91SAM9G45) — 400MHz RISC Processor 32KB Data Cache, 32KB Instruction Cache, Write Buffer Integrated Memory Management Unit (MMU) MEMORY 128MB DDR2 RAM 256MB NAND Flash DISPLAY 7” 300 nit TFT LCD with LED backlight 800 x 480 Resolution 16.7M Colors TOUCHSCREEN 4-wire Resistive Touchscreen BUS INTERFACES 10/100 BaseT Ethernet 1 USB Device Port (high retention) 1 USB 2.0 Port (high retention) INDUSTRIAL I/O Two Isolated RS-485 Ports AUDIO AC97 compatible Audio Codec with onboard speaker (WAV capable) POWER 5 VDC Input 7.5 W Max (TR146: 5 VDC @ 2.5 A power...

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Technical Description MEMORY The SeaPAC R9-7R is offered withl28MB DDR2 RAM and 256MB NAND Flash. ETHERNET The SeaPAC R9-7R includes a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet interface accessed via the RJ45 connector located on the rear of the enclosure. USB The SeaPAC R9-7R provides one SeaLATCH USB 2.0 host port, and one USB device port. The USB ports are located on the back of the enclosure. The USB device port is considered a DEBUG (maintenance) port. Connector: Manufacturer: Description: USB 2.0 Device Port Samtec Standard USB Type B (High Retension)

DISPLAY AND TOUCHSCREEN The SeaPAC R9-7R features a 300 nit 7” TFT 800x480 pixel LCD with LED backlight, and a durable 4-wire resistive touchscreen. SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS Connect to a variety of serial peripherals via the SeaPAC R9-7’s serial ports. Two isolated RS-485 serial ports are provided, via RJ45 connectors, labeled “COM A” and “COM B” on the lower front panel of the unit. RS485 interfaces are 2-Wire (Half-Duplex) with ECHO (capable of keeping the receiver always enabled and able to echo back bytes transmitted on the differential line) COM A port includes terminals to supply power...

Connectors: Description: Connector: Description: Mates with: COM A and COM B RJ-45 RS-485 Expansion (RJ45) RJ45 Socket, W/O LEDs Standard RJ45 Plug Serial Port

Service button A recessed service button is provided to reset the SeaPAC R9-7. A blunt non-conductive instrument may be used to press the button and assert a reset to the processor and peripherals.

Software SEAPAC R9-7R QUICK START Remove the contents from the box. Insert the accompanying CD into your PC and run the installation program. This will install Talos Framework binaries, documentation, and examples on your PC (See Figure 1.) Figure 1. Installation Wizard After installation, the package can be found in Windows by clicking Start  All Programs  Sealevel Systems  R9 Development. The contents of the factory provided NAND Flash build will allow the SeaPAC R9-7R to run Windows CE 6.0 OS when power is applied to the board.

To avoid accidental damage, be sure to follow proper ESD procedures by grounding yourself and the board. Use a standard USB device cable and connect the Type B connector to the SeaPAC R9-7. Connect the cable’s Type A connector into the host PC. (See Figure 2.) Figure 2 You are now ready to set up a USB communication interface between the host PC and the SeaPAC R9-7. Depending on which operating system you are using – Windows 7, Vista, or XP – the setup experience will vary.