Acura Embedded Computer Hardware Power Brick CV User Manual

“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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Table of Content  
1.  
2.  
OVERVIEW …………………………………………………………………….….. 1  
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  
TECHNICAL INFORMATION…………………………………………………........5  
3.1. BIOS SETUP………………………………………………………………………….5  
3.2. OPERATING SYSTEMS…………………………………………………………….6  
3.3. OPERATING SYSTEM RESTORE PROCESS …………………………………..6  
3.4. WINDOWS XP EMBEDDED,  
3.  
PROFESSIONAL…………………………………..6  
3.5. APPLICATION SOFTWARE……..……………...................................................6  
3.6. SPECIFICATIONS FOR POWERBRICK-CV……………………………………...7  
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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 PowerBrick-CV system offers outstanding computing power while at  
the same time acting as a tool for incident/evidentiary documentation, surveillance and training.  
Typical areas of application include:  
Mobile surveillance, border patrolling, marine patrolling  
Law enforcement vessels and vehicles  
Patrol boats and vehicles  
Fire emergency vehicles  
Public transportation security  
Seaport surveillance/security  
The main features are:  
Pentium-M processor  
Intel 855  
4-channel camera input, 120 fps  
Multi-screen video monitoring, allows simultaneous play-back of all channels  
2.5” hard drive  
512 MB DDR RAM  
On-board 10/100 LAN, USB 2.0  
Standard audio input channel (1)  
2 x PCMCIA card bus slot  
1 x compact Flash –II slot  
GPS/AVL options  
6-40 Volt DC input  
Dimensions: 7.60” x 4.35” x 8.15” (W x L x H)  
For installation, mounting and cable connections, please see the next Section.  
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2. Installation  
2.1Contents 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 the next section and all cables are connected.  
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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  
? Monitor  
? Power supply cable  
Optional device cables or units that you provide yourself could include the following:  
? USB cable  
? Speaker and microphone cables  
? RJ45 Ethernet TP cable  
? Parallel port printer-cable  
? Serial port cable  
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USB 2.0 port  
Parallel port  
Ethernet port  
Serial port RS232  
VGA port  
Audio 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 mounting. Prior to that, please  
prepare the installation tools and appropriate items. If you are not clear about the items, contact  
your dealer for information.  
2.4. Mounting tools  
For mounting your computer in a vehicle you need the following tools:  
? Screw driver  
? Drill  
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3.1BIOS 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 program of the single board computer let the customers modify the basic  
configuration setting. The settings are stored in a dedicated battery-backed memory, NVRAM, retains the  
information when the power is turned off. If the battery runs out of the power, then the settings of BIOS will  
come back to the default setting. The BIOS section of the manual is subject to change without notice and is  
provided here for reference purpose only. The settings and configurations of the BIOS are current at the time  
of print, and therefore they may not be exactly the same as that displayed on your screen. To activate CMOS  
Setup program, press <DEL> key immediately after you turn on the system. The following message “Press  
DEL to enter SETUP” should appear in the lower left hand corner of your screen. When you enter the CMOS  
Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be displayed as in Table 3.2. You can use arrow keys to select your  
function, press <Enter> key to accept selection and enter the sub-menu.  
Table 1: Phoenix – Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility  
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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 F8 key to enter Windows Advanced Boot Menu options.  
4. Select “Return to OS Choices” and press “Enter”.  
5. Select “Quick Restore Option”, press “Enter” and follow the instructions.  
6. After re-boot, click on “Touch screen” in the “Restore drivers and software” window and  
follow the instructions.  
3.4 Windows XP Embedded  
If you want to reinstall Windows XP Embedded, boot the computer, place the CD-ROM labeled  
“Windows XP Embedded Recovery” into the external CD-ROM drive, press RESET and follow the  
instructions on the screen. We recommend that this be done by experienced computer users only.  
3.5 Application Software  
You should be able to run all normal/generic application software such as Microsoft Word, Excel,  
PowerPoint, Adobe software etc. if you have Windows installed. See the relevant manual/help  
guides for the specific software. Acura is not responsible for failure of any software on your  
computer but if you have any particular software needs please call Acura Technical Support or  
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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  
Memory  
533/400 MHz  
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  
4-port 120 FPS camera input  
DVR Module  
640 x 480, 640 x 240, 320 x 240 image resolution  
Standard Motion - JPEG compression  
Multi-screen monitoring  
LAN  
Intel Pro 10/100 Mb Fast Ethernet  
USB 2.0  
Integrated 4 independent OHCI controller supporting USB 1.1 ports;  
Integrated 1 EHCI controller supporting USB 2.0 ports; Dynamic connection  
support to USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices  
System, processor temperature, voltage and fan speed monitor. Auto  
Thermal fan speed control  
Hardware Monitor  
ACPI 1.0b compliance and OS direct power management, Wake-on event:  
RTC/USB Keyboard/Modem/LAN/Keyboard/Mouse  
Power  
Management  
7.60“ x 4.35“x 8.15“  
8 – 36 Volt  
Dimensions  
Power  
Table 3.2: Input/Output  
15 Pin VGA  
PS/2 / KB & Mouse  
1
1 / 1  
Parallel Port  
Mic-in  
1
1
Line-Out  
1
Speaker  
1
USB 2.0/ 1.1  
RJ45 Fast Ethernet  
Serial Port RS232  
12 V DC Power Jack  
3
1
2 Option 3  
1
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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.  
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3.9 Power Brick- CV Wiring Diagram  
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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:  
Mail address:  
Acura Embedded Systems Inc.  
Unit #1, 7711-128th Street  
Surrey, BC V3W 4E6  
CANADA  
Ph: (604) 502-9666 Fax: (604) 502-9668  
Toll Free 1.866.502.9666  
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