Revision 0.20 020-10122009-1415 user manual AMOS-2000 Universal Compact, Chassis System, Supporting Nano-ITX Embedded Boards
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Safety Precaution Do s o Always read the safety instructions carefully. o Keep this User's Manual for future reference. o All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. o Keep this equipment away from humidity. o Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. o Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet. o Place the power cord in such a way that people cannot step on it. o Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module. o If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by authorized service personnel: o The power cord or plug is damaged. o Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. o The equipment has been exposed to moisture. o The equipment has not worked well or you cannot get it work according to User's Manual. o The equipment has dropped and damaged. o The equipment has obvious sign of breakage. Don ts o Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned or in a storage temperature above 60 C (140 F). The equipment may be damaged. o Do not leave this equipment in direct sunlight. o Never pour any liquid into the opening. Liquid can cause damage or electrical shock. o Do not place anything over the power cord. o Do not cover the ventilation holes. The openings on the enclosure protect the equipment from overheating III
Box Contents AMOS-2000-1MZZA1 (Chassis for EPIA-NR) 1 x AMOS-2000 Chassis 1 x Screws package for boards and 2.5 Hard disk drive 1 x Screws package for mount bracket 1 x Washer rubber package 1 x Cable tie package 1 x Left wall mount bracket 1 x Right wall mount bracket 1 x 2-pin Phoenix connector to DC jack cable 1 x SATA HDD cable 1 x 2-Port USB cable AMOS-2000-2MZZA1 (Chassis for EPIA-N700) 1 x AMOS-2000 Chassis 1 x Screws package for boards and 2.5 Hard disk drive 1 x Screws package for mount bracket 1 x Washer rubber package 1 x Cable tie package 1 x Left wall mount bracket 1 x Right wall mount bracket 1 x 2-pin Phoenix connector to DC jack cable 1 x SATA HDD cable 1 x SATA HDD power cable 3 x D-Sub 9-pin COM Port cable 1 x D-Sub 9-pin Digital I/O cable 1 x 2-Port USB cable We have carefully inspected the product mechanically and electrically before shipping. It should be free of cosmetic damage and in perfect working order upon receipt. As you unpack the product, check it for signs of shipping damage (e.g., damaged box, scratches, dents, etc). If it is damaged or it fails to meet the specifications, notify our service department or your local sales representative immediately. Also, please notify the carrier. Retain the shipping carton and packing material for inspection by the carrier. After inspection, arrangements will be made to repair or replace the unit. Note: If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately. IV
Ordering Information Model Number Description AMOS-2000-1MZZA1 AMOS-2000-2MZZA1 AMOS-2000-1MSZA1 AMOS-2000-2MSZA1 Embedded Chassis for EPIA NR Board, with 60W Power Board, 1 x 2.5" HDD Drive Bay, Reserved Cutouts of 4 x COM Embedded Chassis for EPIA-N700 Board, with 1 x 2.5" HDD Drive Bay, Reserved Cutouts of 2 x USB, 3 x COM, 1 x GPIO AMOS-2000-1MZZA1 with Storage Subsystem Chassis, Additional Support 1 x Slim ODD Drive Bay AMOS-2000-2MZZA1 with Storage Subsystem Chassis, Additional Support 1 x Slim ODD Drive Bay Optional Accessories Power Adapter 99G63-020095 AC-to-DC adapter, 19V/5A 60W Power cables for power adapter 99G33-02032C power cable, 180 cm, USA type 99G33-02034C power cable with PSE mark 99G33-02033C power cable, 180 cm, Europe type 99G33-02031C power cable, 180 cm, UK type V
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Product Overview... 1 Key Features... 2 Specification... 4 Power Supply... 5 Environment Specifications... 5 AMOS-2000 Chassis Dimensions... 6 AMOS-2000 Front/Real Panel Plate... 7 Equipped with EPIA-NR (AMOS-2000-1MZZA1)... 7 Equipped with EPIA-N700 (AMOS-2000-2MZZA1)... 8 2 Accessories... 9 I/O Board...10 LPC-01/LPC-02 (for EPIA-NR Optional)...10 Power Board...10 PWB-N550 (for EPIA-NR)...10 USB Module...11 WLAN USB Module-VNT6656G6A40 (Optional)...11 WLAN USB Cable (Optional)...11 Cables Connections Between EPIA-N700 and I/O cables...12 Power Cable...12 COM2 Cables...12 DC Input connector converter cable...13 USB 2.0 Cable...13 Cables Connections Between EPIA-NR and I/O cables...14 LPC Cable (Optional)...14 Power Cable...14 DC Input connector converter cable...15 USB 2.0 Cable...15 3 Basic installation...16 Removing the Chassis top Cover...17 Replacing the Power Board...19 Installing the Hard Disk Drive...20 Installing the Mainboard...24 Installing the CF card or Mini-PCI card...26 Installing the LPC-01 (or LPC-02) expansion module...28 Installing the WLAN USB module...30 Installing the CD Drive Into the Storage Drive (Optional)...32 VI
Installing the AMOS-2000 Left and Right Bracket...38 A Exploded Diagram...40 A.1 AMOS-2000-1MZZA1...41 A.2 AMOS-2000-2MZZA1...43 B Compatible Nano-ITX boards Options...45 VII
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1 Product Overview 1
AMOS-2000 000 Embedded chassis system for Nano-ITX embedded e boards. The AMOS 2000 is designed to contain VIA Nano-ITX embedded boards. It has removable front and rear I/O panel plates mounted to a heavy steel exterior. The bottom cover provides access to the internal CF socket, Mini PCI slot, and 2.5 HDD. With its stackable flexibility, customers can add an optional sub-system chassis that is designed to house a slim Optical Disk Drive (ODD). The flexible I/O panel and expandable storage kit makes the AMOS-2000 a powerful embedded chassis system. KEY FEATURES Universal compact embedded chassis designed for Nano-ITX embedded boards The AMOS-2000 is built-in with easily customizable front and rear I/O plates to suit various Nano-ITX embedded boards Support additional a expansion storage (slim Optical Disk Drive) chassis An optional external storage expansion chassis can be equipped with slim optical disk drive. It is ideally suited for diverse embedded system applications requiring the highest processor performance and expandability, such as machine automation and industrial plant and cabinet integration. Flexible configurations of I/O modules Removable front I/O plate panel to suit various of Nano-ITX embedded boards. Removable I/O port cutouts at the rear to support various I/O ports demands Available I/O modules include: o LPC-01: four RS-232 ports o LPC-02: two RS-232 and two RS-232/422/485 Bottom plate opening for CF and Mini PCI socket The AMOS-2000 embedded chassis with versatile bottom open cover which allows various location of CF socket, MiniPCI socket on VIA s Nano-ITX boards. WiFi networking option AMOS-2000 comes with optional support for a WLAN module through the reserved space in main chassis. It also has a reserved WLAN antenna hole for mounting a sturdy WiFi antenna. 2
Multiple mounting solutions: Secure Wall/Table/VESA mounting with special mounting bracket 3
SPECIFICATION Construction: heavy-duty steel Disk Drive Capacity: one internal 2.5 inch Hard Disk Drive bay LED Indicators on front panel: single-color LED for Power (green) and HDD activity (red). Front I/O Interfaces: removable I/O plate Rear I/O Interfaces: removable I/O plate Cooling System: one 40 mm x 40 mm cooling fan Weight: 1.3 kg (2.9lb) Dimensions (W x H x D): 190 x 60 x 190 mm (7.48" x 2.36" x 7.48") 4
POWER SUPPLY The AMOS-2000 accommodates a DC 60W power board. The detailed specification is as follows: DC Input Input Minimum Nominal Maximum Voltage 11.4V 12V 12.6V Current - 5A - DC Output Voltage Input Minimum Nominal Maximum +5V_SB 4.75V 5V 5.25V +3.3V 3.14V 3.3V 3.47V +5V 4.75V 5V 5.25V +12V 11.4V 12V 12.6V Power Good 4.75V 5V 5.25V Maximum Combined Power 60W DC Output Current +5V_SB +3.3V +5V +12V Power Good Maximum Combined Power 0.8A 4A 4A 2A - 60W ENVIRONMENT SPECIFICATIONS Temperature: o Operating Temperature 0 to 45 C (32 to 113 F) o Storage Temperature -20 to 65 C (-4 to 140 F) Relative Humidity: 0% ~ 90% @ 45 C (non-condensing) Vibration During Operation: o Up to 1 Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random, 5~500 Hz,1 oct./min., 1hr/axis Shock During Operation: o 20 G, IEC 60068-2-27, half sine, 11ms duration (Operation) 5
AMOS-2000 CHASSIS DIMENSIONS 6
AMOS-2000 FRONT/REAL PANEL PLATE Equipped with EPIA-NR (AMOS-2000-1MZZA1) Front I/O Panel Plate The front panel features a removable I/O plate for accessing the EPIA NR Nano-ITX I/O panel. There is also a system power button and two LEDs. When the system power is on, the POWER LED is always green. When the HDD LED is blinking red, it means the HDD is transmitting data. Rear I/O Panel Plate The rear plate features reserved cutouts of four COM ports for optional COM expansion module LPC-01 or LPC-02. The WLAN antenna hole reserved for installation of WLAN antenna. 7
Equipped with EPIA-N700 (AMOS-2000-2MZZA1) Front I/O Panel Plate The front panel features a removable I/O plate for accessing various Nano-ITX I/O panels. There is also a system power button and two LEDs. When the system power is on, the POWER LED is always green. When the HDD LED is blinking red, it means the HDD is transmitting data. Rear I/O Panel Plate The rear plate features reserved cutouts of four COM ports for optional COM expansion module LPC-01 or LPC-02. It also has two slots reserved for USB ports, and a hole for a WLAN antenna. 8
2 Accessories 9
I/O BOARD LPC-01/LPC-02 (for EPIA-NR Optional) Note: 1. LPC-01: Expansion module for four RS232 ports (5V or 12V) 2. LPC-02: Expansion module for two RS232 ports and two RS232/422/485 ports (5V or 12V) POWER BOARD PWB-N550 (for EPIA-NR) 10
USB MODULE WLAN USB Module-VNT6656G6A40 (Optional) WLAN USB Cable (Optional) Cable for WLAN module. 11
CABLES CONNECTIONS BETWEEN EPIA-N700 AND I/O CABLES Power Cable Part # 99G33-02070K COM2 Cables Part # 99G33-080127 12
SATA Cable Part # 99G33-240103 DC Input connector converter cable Part # 99G33-250073 USB 2.0 Cable Part # 99G33-10040C 13
CABLES CONNECTIONS BETWEEN EPIA-NR AND I/O CABLES LPC Cable (Optional) Part # 99G33-080127 Power Cable Part # 99G33-020165 14
SATA Cable Part # 99G33-240103 DC Input connector converter cable Part # 99G33-250073 USB 2.0 Cable Part # 99G33-10040C 15
3 Basic installation 16
REMOVING THE CHASSIS TOP COVER Step 1 Remove the four screws on the tops side of the chassis. 17
Step 2 Pull upwards the top cover. 18
REPLACING THE POWER BOARD The AMOS-2000 for EPIA NR (AMOS-2000-1MZZA1) supports VIA s PWB-N550 60 Watt DC to DC power board. To exchange the power board, please proceed as follows: Step 1 Ensure that the power cable is unplugged and remove the top cover. Step 2 Unplug the 12-pin power connector from the main board. Step 3 Unscrew the four screws on the power board to pull out the power board. Step 4 Insert the power board and secure the new power board with four screws. Step 5 Plug the 12-pin power connector on the mainboard and power board. 19
INSTALLING THE HARD DISK DRIVE The AMOS-2000 comes with a shock proof bracket for installing a SATA 2.5 inch HDD inside the chassis. Step 1 In order to install the SATA 2.5 internal HDD, remove the bottom cover by unscrewing the four screws. 20
Step 2 The bottom cover comes with HDD bracket mounted. Unscrew the HDD bracket to insert the hard disk drive. 21
Step 3 Insert the disk drive into the proper location of the bracket and secure them with the provided screws. 22
Step 4 Connect the SATA cable to the hard disk drive. Step 5 Connect the SATA power cable to the power board. Step 6 Mount the hard disk bracket with the HDD in original position on the bottom cover and secure it with four screws. Step 7 Replace the access cover and fasten it with four screws. 23
INSTALLING THE MAINBOARD The AMOS-2000 can support VIA EPIA series Nano-ITX boards such as EPIA-N700 and EPIA-NR. Step 1 First make sure to install all needed components such as CPU cooler, RAM, CF card, Mini PCI module, etc. Step 2 Fasten the Nano-ITX board onto the chassis with the provided screws. 24
Step 3 Screw the mainboard front panel onto the front I/O panel plate. Step 4 Connect the power connector from 2-pole phoenix power input connector cable to EPIA-N700 board. Step 5 Then connect the power LED, HDD LED and power switch cable from the chassis to the Nano-ITX board. 25
INSTALLING THE CF CARD OR MINI-PCI CARD The AMOS-2000 bottom access cover enables quick access to the CF and Mini-PCI socket locations on the bottom of various VIA Nano-ITX boards. Refer to the following instructions to install the CF card or Mini-PCI card. Step 1 First remove the four screws from the bottom access cover of the AMOS-2000. 26
Step 2 Remove the bottom access cover. Then install or replace the CF card or Mini-PCI card. Step 3 Replace the bottom access cover and secure it with four screws. 27
INSTALLING THE LPC-01 (OR LPC-02) EXPANSION MODULE The AMOS-2000-1MZZA1 and AMOS-2000-1MSZA1 supports either the LPC-01 or LPC-02. The LPC-01 adds four RS-232 COM ports. The LPC-02 adds two RS-232 COM ports and two RS-232/RS- 422/RS-485 switchable COM ports. To install the expansion module, please proceed as follows: Step 1 Remove the pre-punched D-sub 9-pin I/O cutouts with the COM label on the rear face of Chassis. File down any rough edges if necessary. Step 2 Then install the expansion module and fasten it onto the chassis with the four screws provided. 28
Step 3 Fasten the I/O connector of expansion module onto the rear plate panel of the chassis with the eight nuts provided. Step 4 Connect the LPC cable to the expansion module and the LPC pin header on the main board. 29
INSTALLING THE WLAN USB MODULE The AMOS-2000 has a designated mounting space for the optional WLAN module. Refer to the following instructions to install the WLAN Module. Step 1 Remove the top cover of the chassis and mount the WLAN module. Step 2 Secure it with two screws then connects the WLAN antenna cable to the mini RF connector on the WLAN module. 30
Step 3 Locate the WLAN antenna hole and install the WLAN antenna Step 4 Connect the WLAN USB cable from Nano-ITX board to the mini USB connector on the WLAN module. 31
INSTALLING THE CD DRIVE INTO THE STORAGE DRIVE (OPTIONAL) Step 1 Remove the top cover of the storage drive by unscrewing the six screws. 32
Step 2 Then unscrew the four screws of CD drive bracket plate. 33
Step 3 Insert the CD drive into the bracket and secure it with four screws. 34
Step 4 Remove the cover of the access hole on the top cover. Secure the CD drive to the storage case and connect all the necessary CD drive cables then install back the top cover and secure it with six screws. Note: Make sure the drive s cables are properly connected. 35
Step 5 Connect the SATA port and power port of the storage casing to the SATA and power ports of the AMOS-2000. Then stack the AMOS-2000 on top of the storage casing and secure it with four screws. Note: When disassembling the AMOS-2000 and storage casing, you can easily disconnect the SATA port and power port of AMOS- 2000 and storage casing. 36
Step 6 Replace the cover of AMOS-2000 and secure it with four screws. 37
INSTALLING THE AMOS-2000 LEFT AND RIGHT BRACKET Step 1 Install the left and right wall brackets to the side of AMOS-2000. 38
Step 2 Secure the four screws to install the AMOS-2000 on the wall/table. 39
A Exploded Diagram 40
A.1 AMOS-2000-1MZZA1 41
Item Parts list Item Parts list 1 Top Cover 10 System Chassis Left 2 Power Input Connector 11 Front Panel 3 60 Watts Power Board 12 Bottom Chassis 4 System Fan 13 Power On/Off Switch 5 Rear Panel 14 HDD Screws 6 System Fan Cover 15 HDD Damper 7 System Chassis Left 16 HDD Bracket 8 Wall Mount Bracket Left 17 Bottom Cover 9 Wall Mount Bracket Right 42
A.2 AMOS-2000-2MZZA1 43
Item Parts list Item Parts list 1 Power input connector 9 System Chassis Left 2 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Chassis 3 Top Cover 11 Front panel 4 System Fan 12 Power On/Off Switch 5 System Fan Cover 13 HDD Screws 6 Wall Mount Bracket Left 14 HDD Damper 7 System Chassis Right 15 HDD Bracket 8 Wall Mount Bracket Right 16 Bottom Cover 44
B Compatible Nano-ITX boards Options 45
The AMOS-2000 supports a variety of VIA Nano-ITX boards as shown below. Users can contact a local sales representative for detailed information. Model Slot I/O Boards Support CF Mini PCI LPC-01 LCP-02 WLAN USB EPIA-NR - EPIA-N700 - - 46