1 Hardware Manual
This chapter introduces the product overview, packing list, appearance, button, indicator and interface.
1.1 Overview
ED-IPC2100 series is a highly reliable industrial computer based on Raspberry Pi CM4. According to different application scenarios and user needs, different specifications of RAM and eMMC computer systems can be selected.
- RAM can choose 1GB、2GB、4GB and 8GB
- eMMC can choose 8GB、16GB and 32GB
ED-IPC2100 series provides common interfaces such as HDMI, USB, Ethernet, RS232 and RS485, and supports access to the network through
Wi-Fi, Ethernet and 4G. The integration of super capacitor (backup power supply, which is optional), RTC, Watch Dog, EEPROM and encryption chip provides the ease of use and reliability of the product, which is mainly used in industrial control and IOT.
1.2 Packing List
- 1x ED-IPC2100 Unit (with DIN-rail bracket)
- [optional Wi-Fi/BT version] 1x 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi/BT Antenna
- [optional 4G version] 1x 4G/LTE Antenna
1.3 Appearance
Introducing the functions and definitions of interfaces on each panel.
1.3.1 Front Panel
Introducing the front panel interface types and definitions.
| NO. | Function Definition |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 x green system status indicator, which is used to check the working status of device. |
| 2 | 1 x green user indicator, user can customize a status according to actual application. |
| 3 | 1 x red power indicator, which is used to check the status of device power-on and power-off. |
| 4 | 1 x green 4G indicator, which is used to check the status of 4G signal. |
| 5 | 4 x green UART indicators, which is used to check the communication status of UART port. |
| 6 | 1 x DC input, 2-Pin 3.5mm spacing phoenix terminals with screw holes. It supports 9V~36V input, the signal is defined as VIN+/GND. |
| 7 | 1 x Audio input/Stereo output, 3.5mm audio jack connector. It can be used as MIC IN and LINE OUT.
|
| 8 | 2 x RS232/RS485 ports, 6-Pin 3.5mm spacing phoenix terminals, which is used to connect third-party control equipment. Different combinations of RS232 and RS485 can be selected according to actual needs, and there are three combinations:
|
| 9 | 2 x RS485 ports, 6-Pin 3.5mm spacing phoenix terminal, which is used to connect the third-party control equipment. |
| 10 | 1 x 10/100/1000M adaptive ethernet port, RJ45 connector, with led indicator. It can be used to access the network. |
| 11 | 1 x 10/100M adaptive ethernet port, RJ45 connector, with led indicator. It can be used to access the network. |
1.3.2 Rear Panel
Introducing the types and definitions of the rear panel interface.
| NO. | Function Definition |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 x DIN-rail bracket, install ED-IPC2100 Unit on the DIN-rail through the bracket. |
| 2 | 1 x Micro-SD card slot, it supports the installation of SD card for storing user data. |
| 3 | 1 x Nano SIM slot, using to install a SIM card for acquiring 4G signals. |
| 4 | 1 x Micro USB port, it supports to flash to eMMC for the system. |
1.3.3 Side Panel
Introducing the types and definitions of side panel interfaces.
| NO. | Function Definition |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 x Reset button, hidden button, press the button to restart the device. |
| 2 | 2 x USB 2.0 ports, type A connector, each channel supports up to 480Mbps. |
| 3 | 1 x HDMI port, type A connector, which is compatibles with HDMI2.1 standard and supports 4K 60Hz. It supports to connect a displayer. |
| 4 | 1 x 4G antenna port, SMA connector, which can connect to 4G antenna. |
| 5 | 1 x Wi-Fi/BT antenna port, SMA connector, which can connect to Wi-Fi/BT antenna. |
1.4 Button
ED-IPC2100 series device includes a RESET button, which is a hidden button, and the silkscreen on the case is "RESET". Pressing the RESET button will reset the device.
1.5 Indicator
Introducing the various statuses and meanings of indicators contained in ED-IPC2100 series device.
| Indicator | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PWR | On | The device has been powered on. |
| Blink | Power supply of the device is abnormal, please stop the power supply immediately. | |
| Off | The device is not powered on. | |
| ACT | Blink | The system started successfully and is reading and writing data. |
| Off | The device is not powered on or does not read and write data. | |
| USER | On | User can customize a status according to actual application. |
| Off | The device is not powered on or not defined by the user, and the default status is off. | |
| 4G | On | The dial-up is successful and the connection is normal. |
| Off | 4G signal is not connected or the device is not powered on. | |
| Yellow indicator of Ethernet port | On | The data transmission is abnormal. |
| Blink | Data is being transmitted over the Ethernet port. | |
| Off | The Ethernet connection is not set up. | |
| Green indicator of Ethernet port | On | The Ethernet connection is in the normal state. |
| Blink | The Ethernet connection is abnormal. | |
| Off | The Ethernet connection is not set up. | |
| COM1~COM4 | On/Blink | Data is being transmitted. |
| Off | The device is not powered on or there is no data transmission. |
1.6 Interface
Introducing the definition and function of each interface in the product.
1.6.1 Card Slot
ED-IPC2100 series device includes an SD card slot and a Nano SIM card slot.
1.6.1.1 SD Card Slot
The silkscreen on the case of Micro SD card slot is "
", which is used to install SD card for storing user data.
1.6.1.2 SIM Card Slot
The silkscreen on the case of Nano SIM card slot is "
", which is used to install SIM card for obtaining 4G signals.
1.6.2 Power Supply Interface
The ED-IPC2100 series device includes one power input, 2-Pin 3.5mm spacing phoenix terminals with screw holes. The silkscreen of port is "VIN+/GND", and the pins are defined as follows.
 | Pin ID | Pin Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GND | |
| 2 | 9V~36V |
1.6.3 Audio Interface (optional)
ED-IPC2100 series device includes one audio input, the connector is a 3.5mm four-stage headphone jack. The silkscreen of port is "
", which supports OMTP stereo headphone output and mono microphone recording.
- When the headphone is connected, the audio output is switched to the headphone.
- When the headphone is not connected, the audio output is switched to the speaker.
1.6.4 RS485/RS232 Interface
ED-IPC2100 series equipment includes 2~4 RS485 ports and 0~2 RS232 ports, 6-Pin 3.5mm spacing phoenix terminals. Different product models correspond to different numbers of RS485 and RS232 ports:
- ED-IPC2110: 2 x RS485, 2 x RS232
- ED-IPC2120: 2 x RS485, 2 x RS232
- ED-IPC2130: 3 x RS485, 1 x RS232
- ED-IPC2140: 4 x RS485（not include RS232 port）
Pin Definition
Terminal pins are defined as follows:
 | Pin ID | Pin Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RS485-2_B | |
| 2 | RS485-4_B | |
| 3 | RS485-2_A | |
| 4 | RS485-4_A | |
| 5 | GND | |
| 6 | GND | |
| 7 | RS232-1_RX or RS485-1_B | |
| 8 | RS232-3_RX or RS485-3_B | |
| 9 | RS232-1_TX or RS485-1_A | |
| 10 | RS232-3_TX or RS485-3_A | |
| 11 | GND | |
| 12 | GND |
The pin names of CM4 corresponding to RS485/RS232 interface are as follows:
| Signal | CM4 GPIO Name | CM4 Pin Out |
|---|---|---|
| RS485-2_B | GPIO13 | UART5_RXD |
| RS485-4_B | GPIO9 | UART4_RXD |
| RS485-2_A | GPIO12 | UART5_TXD |
| RS485-4_A | GPIO8 | UART4_TXD |
| RS232-1_RX or RS485-1_B | GPIO5 | UART3_RXD |
| RS232-3_RX or RS485-3_B | GPIO1 | UART2_RXD |
| RS232-1_TX or RS485-1_A | GPIO4 | UART3_TXD |
| RS232-3_TX or RS485-3_A | GPIO0 | UART2_TXD |
Connecting Cables
Schematic diagram of RS485 wires is as follows:
Schematic diagram of RS232 wires is as follows:
RS485 terminal resistance configuration
If high-frequency signals need to be transmitted by RS485 (baud rate higher than 115200), a terminal resistance of 120Ω needs to be added at the end of the transmission line.
- If the external RS485 device contains a terminal resistance of 120Ω, there is no need to set it.
- If the external RS485 device does not contain the terminal resistance of 120Ω, it is necessary to connect the terminal resistance of 120Ω on
ED-IPC2100, as follows:
- Open the device case, see 2.1.1 Open Device Case for detailed operation.
- Confirm the positions of 120Ω terminal resistors, such as J19, J21, J24 and J22 in PCBA as shown below.
The corresponding relationship between 120Ω terminal resistance and serial port is as follows:
| Location in PCBA | Corresponding COM port | The specific location of the corresponding COM |
|---|---|---|
| J19 | COM3 |  |
| J21 | COM1 | |
| J24 | COM4 | |
| J22 | COM2 |
1.6.5 1000M Ethernet Interface
ED-IPC2100 series device includes one adaptive 10/100/1000M Ethernet port, and the silkscreen is "
". The connector is RJ45, which can support PoE with the expansion module. When accessing to network, it is recommended to use the network cable of Cat6 and above. The pins corresponding to the terminal are defined as follows:
 | Pin ID | Pin Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TX1+ | |
| 2 | TX1- | |
| 3 | TX2+ | |
| 4 | TX2- | |
| 5 | TX3+ | |
| 6 | TX3- | |
| 7 | TX4+ | |
| 8 | TX4- |
1.6.6 100M Ethernet Interface
ED-IPC2100 series device includes an adaptive 10/100M Ethernet port, and the silkscreen is "
". The connector is RJ45, and it is recommended to use the network cable with Cat6 and above when accessing to network. The pins corresponding to the terminal are defined as follows:
| Pin ID | Pin Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TX+ | |
| 2 | TX- | |
| 3 | Rx+ | |
| 4 | - | |
| 5 | - | |
| 6 | RX- | |
| 7 | - | |
| 8 | - |
1.6.7 HDMI Interface
ED-IPC2100 series device includes one HDMI port, the silkscreen is "HDMI". The connector is type A HDMI, which can connect to an HDMI display and supports up to 4Kp60.
1.6.8 USB 2.0 Interface
ED-IPC2100 series device includes 2 USB 2.0 ports, the silkscreen is "
". The connector is type A USB, which can connect to standard USB 2.0 peripherals and supports up to 480Mbps.
1.6.9 Micro USB Interface
ED-IPC2100 series device includes one Micro USB interface, the silkscreen is "DOWNLOAD" and it can be connected to a PC to flash to eMMC of the device.
1.6.10 Antenna Interface
The ED-IPC2100 series device includes 2 SMA antenna ports, the silkscreens are "4G" and "Wi-Fi/BT" and they can be connected to the 4G antenna and Wi-Fi/BT antenna.
1.6.11 Motherboard Interface
Introducing the interfaces reserved in the ED-IPC2100 series device, which can be obtained only after the device case is opened, and can be expanded according to actual needs.
| NO. | Function |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5V 1A Output |
| 2 | 10-Pin GPIO Pin Header |
| 3 | 12V 1A Output |
| 4 | 40-Pin GPIO Pin Header |
| 5 | M.2 B Interface |
| 6 | FPC DSI Interface Note: Only ED-IPC2120 include this interface |
| 7 | RTC Battery Base |
| 8 | USB 2.0 Pin Header |
| 9 | Speaker Interface Note: Only ED-IPC2120 include this interface |
| 10 | CSI Interface Note: Only ED-IPC2120 include this interface |
| 11 | FPC HDMI Interface Note: Only ED-IPC2120 include this interface |
1.6.11.1 5V 1A Output
The motherboard of ED-IPC2100 series device includes an extended 5V 1A power output port with 3-Pin 2.0mm spacing white WTB connector, which is reserved for the extended LCD screen to supply power. The pins are defined as follows:
 | Pin ID | Pin Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GND | |
| 2 | 5V | |
| 3 | GND |
1.6.11.2 10-Pin GPIO
The motherboard of ED-IPC2100 series device includes a 10-Pin GPIO Pin Header with 2x5-Pin 2.54mm spacing, which is used to lead out the extended GPIO port. The user can customize the extension, and the pins definition are as follows:
 | Pin ID | Pin Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXIO_P10 | |
| 2 | 3V3 | |
| 3 | EXIO_P12 | |
| 4 | EXIO_P11 | |
| 5 | EXIO_P14 | |
| 6 | EXIO_P13 | |
| 7 | EXIO_P16 | |
| 8 | EXIO_P15 | |
| 9 | GND | |
| 10 | EXIO_P17 |
1.6.11.3 12V 1A Output
The motherboard of ED-IPC2100 series device includes 3 expanded 12V 1A power output ports with 2-Pin 2.0mm white WTB connector, which is reserved for the extended LCD screen to supply power. The pins are defined as follows:
 | Pin ID | Pin Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GND | |
| 2 | 12V |
1.6.11.4 40-Pin GPIO
The motherboard of ED-IPC2100 series device includes a 40-Pin GPIO terminal with 2x20-Pin 2.54mm spacing, which is used to lead out the GPIO port of CM4, and reserves to connect the extended accessories. The pins are defined as follows:
 | Pin ID | Pin Name | Pin ID | Pin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3V3_EXT | 2 | 5V2_CM4 | |
| 3 | GPIO2 | 4 | 5V2_CM4 | |
| 5 | GPIO3 | 6 | GND | |
| 7 | GPIO4 | 8 | GPIO14 | |
| 9 | GND | 10 | GPIO15 | |
| 11 | GPIO17 | 12 | GPIO18 | |
| 13 | GPIO27 | 14 | GND | |
| 15 | GPIO22 | 16 | GPIO23 | |
| 17 | 3V3_EXT | 18 | GPIO24 | |
| 19 | GPIO10 | 20 | GND | |
| 21 | GPIO9 | 22 | GPIO25 | |
| 23 | GPIO11 | 24 | GPIO8 | |
| 25 | GND | 26 | GPIO7 | |
| 27 | GPIO0 | 28 | GPIO1 | |
| 29 | GPIO5 | 30 | GND | |
| 31 | GPIO6 | 32 | GPIO12 | |
| 33 | GPIO13 | 34 | GND | |
| 35 | GPIO19 | 36 | GPIO16 | |
| 37 | GPIO26 | 38 | GPIO20 | |
| 39 | GND | 40 | GPIO21 | |
| Note:GPIO4~GPIO9, GPIO12, GPIO13 and GPIO22~GPIO27 has been used for other specific functions. If you need to use the function of its ordinary IO, you need to remove the jumper resistance on the corresponding signal line. | ||||
1.6.11.5 M.2 B Interface
The motherboard of ED-IPC2100 series device includes a M.2 B Key connector, which is used for external SSD and compatible with M.2 B 2230 and M.2 B 2242 SSD.
1.6.11.6 FPC DSI Interface (optional)
The motherboard of ED-IPC2100 series device includes one extended DSI interface, 30-pin 0.5mm FPC connector and 4-Lane DSI signal. It supports the output of MIPI display signal to LCD screen, reserves to connect the extended LCD screen. It supports USB/I2C touch screen and backlight adjustment, and the pins are defined as follows:
TIP
Only ED-IPC2120 include this interface.
 | Pin ID | Pin Name | Pin ID | Pin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GND | 2 | USB_DM_LCD | |
| 3 | USB_DP_LCD | 4 | GND | |
| 5 | GND | 6 | SCL_LCD | |
| 7 | SDA_LCD | 8 | GND | |
| 9 | TPINT_L | 10 | GND | |
| 11 | GND | 12 | DSI1_D0_N | |
| 13 | DSI1_D0_P | 14 | GND | |
| 15 | GND | 16 | DSI1_D1_N | |
| 17 | DSI1_D1_P | 18 | GND | |
| 19 | GND | 20 | DSI1_CLK_N | |
| 21 | DSI1_CLK_P | 22 | GND | |
| 23 | GND | 24 | DSI1_D2_N | |
| 25 | DSI1_D2_P | 26 | GND | |
| 27 | GND | 28 | DSI1_D3_N | |
| 29 | DSI1_D3_P | 30 | GND |
1.6.11.7 RTC Battery Base
The motherboard of ED-IPC2100 series device is integrated with RTC. For the version sold in China, we will install CR1220 battery (RTC backup power supply) by default.
RTC can ensure that the system has an uninterrupted and reliable clock, which is not affected by factors such as the device is power down.
TIP
Some international logistics do not support the transportation of batteries, and some ex-factory devices are not equipped with CR1220 batteries. Therefore, before using RTC, please prepare a CR1220 battery and install it on the motherboard.
1.6.11.8 USB 2.0 Interface
The motherboard of ED-IPC2100 series device includes an extended USB 2.0 Pin Header with 5-Pin 1.5mm spacing WTB connector. It is used to expand a USB 2.0 interface, the pins are defined as follows:
 | Pin ID | Pin Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VBUS | |
| 2 | USB_DM | |
| 3 | USB_DP | |
| 4 | GND | |
| 5 | GND |
1.6.11.9 Speaker Interface (optional)
The motherboard of ED-IPC2100 series device includes one extended Speaker output with 4-Pin 2.0mm spacing WTB connector. Dual-channel stereo output, which can be extended to connect two 4Ω 3W stereo speakers. The pins are defined as follows:
TIP
Only ED-IPC2120 include this interface.
 | Pin ID | Pin Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R+ | |
| 2 | R- | |
| 3 | L+ | |
| 4 | L- |
1.6.11.10 CSI Interface (optional)
The motherboard of ED-IPC2100 series device includes one extended CSI interface, 2x15-Pin 0.4mm spacing connector and 2-Lane CSI signal. It is used to expand the connection of 8-megapixels CSI camera, the pins are defined as follows:
TIP
Only ED-IPC2120 include this interface.
 | Pin ID | Pin Name | Pin ID | Pin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NC | 2 | NC | |
| 3 | 1V8_CM4 | 4 | 1V2_CSI | |
| 5 | 1V8_CM4 | 6 | GND | |
| 7 | CSI_MCLK | 8 | GND | |
| 9 | GND | 10 | 2V8_CSI | |
| 11 | NC | 12 | NC | |
| 13 | NC | 14 | NC | |
| 15 | GND | 16 | GND | |
| 17 | NC | 18 | NC | |
| 19 | GND | 20 | CSI_D1_N | |
| 21 | CSI_D1_P | 22 | GND | |
| 23 | CSI_D0_N | 24 | CSI_D0_P | |
| 25 | GND | 26 | CSI_CLK_N | |
| 27 | CSI_CLK_P | 28 | GND | |
| 29 | SCL_1V8 | 30 | SDA_1V8 |
1.6.11.11 FPC HDMI Interface (optional)
The motherboard of ED-IPC2100 series device includes one extended HDMI interface with 40-pin 0.5mm spacing FPC connector. It supports video signal output to LCD screen, reserves to connect the extended LCD screen. It supports USB/I2C touch screen and backlight adjustment The pins are defined as follows:
TIP
Only ED-IPC2120 include this interface.
 | Pin ID | Pin Name | Pin ID | Pin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NC | 2 | NC | |
| 3 | NC | 4 | NC | |
| 5 | NC | 6 | NC | |
| 7 | NC | 8 | GND | |
| 9 | HDMI1_CLKN | 10 | HDMI1_CLKP | |
| 11 | GND | 12 | GND | |
| 13 | HDMI1_TX0N | 14 | HDMI1_TX0P | |
| 15 | GND | 16 | GND | |
| 17 | HDMI1_TX1N | 18 | HDMI1_TX1P | |
| 19 | GND | 20 | GND | |
| 21 | HDMI1_TX2N | 22 | HDMI1_TX2P | |
| 23 | GND | 24 | GND | |
| 25 | HDMI1_CEC | 26 | GND | |
| 27 | HDMI1_SCL | 28 | HDMI1_SDA | |
| 29 | GND | 30 | HDMI1_HPD | |
| 31 | GND | 32 | TPINT_L | |
| 33 | GND | 34 | SDA_LCD | |
| 35 | SCL_LCD | 36 | GND | |
| 37 | GND | 38 | USB_DP_LCD | |
| 39 | USB_DM_LCD | 40 | GND |