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“The Power Brick-CV” Users’ Manual
PowerBrick-CV
User’s Manual
Edition 2.0
Small footprint rugged Pentium-M
With Digital Video Recorder
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“The Power Brick-CV” Users’ Manual Preface Copyright The material in this document is the intellectual property of Acura Embedded Systems Inc. This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of Acura Embedded Systems Inc. Version 1.0 Warranty The PowerBrick-CV system is protected by
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PowerBrick-CV User’s Manual Table of Content 1. OVERVIEW …………………………………………………………………….….. 1 2. INSTALLATION ……………………………………………………………………..2 2.1. CONTENTS OF THE COMPUTER BOX …………………………………………2 2.2. CONNECTING CABLES AND GETTING STARTED ………………………… 2 2.3. MOUNTING IN YOUR VEHICLE OR FINAL LOCATION ………………………4 2.4. MOUNTING TOOLS …………………………………………………………………4 2.5. INSTALLATION ……………………………………………………………………...4 3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION…………………………………………………........5 3.1. BIOS SET
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PowerBrick-CV User’s Manual 1. Overview The PowerBrick-CV is a combined rugged industrial high performance computer and a 4-channel digital video recorder in the same chassis. The system is designed to work in industrial and marine mobile environments, where reliability and endurance with respect to vibration, shock, humidity and temperature are of essence. The PowerBrick-CV system architecture is modular which allows for easy upgrading and expanding. For public safety providers, the Powe
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PowerBrick-CV User’s Manual 2. Installation 2.1 Contents of the Computer Box In the box you will find the following items: PowerBrick-CV computer, power plug, mounting with rubber suspension, bolts and four (4) nuts. If you have purchased Windows operating system with your computer, the CD should be included. Keep it in a safe place. Please see your separate monitor packaging for installation and other information for the touch screen monitor. Do not turn power on until you have read th
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PowerBrick-CV User’s Manual 2.2 Connecting Cables and Getting Started In order to get familiar with your system before mounting it at your vehicle (or final location), we suggest you look at the connections on both ends of the computer such as shown in Figs. 2.2 and 2.3, connect up the unit, and place it into operation. Figure2.1: Front side of PowerBrick-CV. Connect all applicable cables such as: ? Keyboard ? Mouse
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PowerBrick-CV User’s Manual USB 2.0 port Parallel port Ethernet port Serial port RS232 Audio port VGA port DC IN PS/2 mouse, keyboard ports Main Power Switch 4 Camera port Figure2.2: Back side of PowerBrick-CV. After connecting all applicable cables it is safe to power-on the system. (Warning: use either DC from the dedicated power supply or AC, never both at the same time!). 2.3 . Mounting in your vehicle or final location This chapter provides you with the information of fixed system mo
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PowerBrick-CV User’s Manual 3.1 BIOS Setup The single board computer uses the Award BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) for the system configuration. The Award BIOS in the single board computer is a customized version of the industrial standard BIOS for IBM PC AT-compatible computers. It supports Intel x86 and compatible CPU architecture based processors and computers. The BIOS provides critical low-level support for the system central processing, memory and I/O sub-systems. The BIOS setup pr
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PowerBrick-CV User’s Manual 3.2 . Operating Systems The PowerBrick-CV will generally be provided with a preinstalled operating system such as Windows XP Professional or Embedded. To restore the operating system, follow the procedure outlined in 3.4. You can also use an external CD-ROM drive to change, reinstall or repair the operating system through a USB 2.0 port. 3.3. Operating System Restore Process 1. Back up your existing drive C:\ files. 2. Restart the computer. 3. Hold down the F
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PowerBrick-CV User’s Manual 3.6 Specifications for PowerBrick-CV Table 3.1: S ystem F eatures Processor Intel Pentium M; supports Hyper Threading Technology; VRM 10.0 standard Chipset Intel 855 System FSB 533/400 MHz Memory Support Dual-Channel mode, DDR 400/333/266 DIMM up to 1GB Video Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2, support 64MB DVMT Audio Integrated AC '97, Realtek 650 Hard Disk Dual Independent ATA-100/66/33 support Support up to 4 IDE devices on dual channel DVR Module 4-port 120
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PowerBrick-CV User’s Manual 3.7 Operation and maintenance This module requires no routine maintenance. The green LED indicator when lit indicates proper operation and health. The power supply must be protected by a 15A auto fuse on the input line from the vehicle battery. 3.8 Warning Before power up the computer, make sure all cables connected to the computer and the monitor. 10
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PowerBrick-CV User’s Manual 3.9 Power Brick- CV Wiring Diagram 11
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PowerBrick-CV User’s Manual 4.Contact Information With the unique set of products, Acura Embedded Systems remains committed to its goal of providing trouble-free and customer-friendly service. A special customer service unit has been set up specifically to cater to our esteemed customers' needs. Technical Support: ? Phone: 1-866-502-9666 ? Email: support@acuraembedded.com Mail address: Acura Embedded Systems Inc. Unit #1, 7711-128th Street Surrey, BC V3W 4E6 CANADA Ph: (604) 502-9666
