1 Hardware Manual

This chapter introduces the product overview, packing list, appearance, button, indicator and interface.

1.1 Overview

ED-IPC3100 series is a highly reliable industrial computer based on Raspberry Pi CM5. According to different application scenarios and user needs, different specifications of RAM and eMMC computer systems can be selected.

  • RAM can choose 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB
  • eMMC can choose 16GB, 32GB and 64GB

ED-IPC3100 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-IPC3100 Unit
  • [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.

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NO.Function Definition
11 x green system status indicator, which is used to check the working status of device.
21 x green user indicator, user can customize a status according to actual application.
31 x red power indicator, which is used to check the status of device power-on and power-off.
41 x green 4G indicator, which is used to check the status of 4G signal.
54 x green UART indicators, which is used to check the communication status of UART port.
61 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.
71 x Audio input/Stereo output, 3.5mm audio jack connector. It can be used as MIC IN and LINE OUT.
  • When a headphone is connected, the audio output is switched to the headphone.
  • When a headphone is not connected, the audio output is switched to the speaker.
Note: Only ED-IPC3120 contains this interface.
82 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:
  • ED-IPC3110: 2 x RS232
  • ED-IPC3120: 2 x RS232
  • ED-IPC3130: 1 x RS232 and 1 x RS485
  • ED-IPC3140: 2 x RS485
92 x RS485 ports, 6-Pin 3.5mm spacing phoenix terminal, which is used to connect the third-party control equipment.
101 x 10/100/1000M adaptive ethernet port, RJ45 connector, with led indicator. It can be used to access the network.
111 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.

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NO.Function Definition
11 x DIN-rail bracket, install ED-IPC3100 Unit on the DIN-rail through the bracket.
21 x Micro-SD card slot, it supports the installation of Micro-SD card for storing user data.
31 x Nano SIM slot, using to install a Nano SIM card for acquiring 4G signals.
41 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.

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NO.Function Definition
11 x Reset button, hidden button, press the button to restart the device.
22 x USB 2.0 ports, type A connector, each channel supports up to 480Mbps.
31 x HDMI port, type A connector, which is compatibles with HDMI 2.0 standard and supports 4K 60Hz. It supports to connect a displayer.
41 x 4G antenna port, SMA connector, which can connect to 4G antenna.
51 x Wi-Fi/BT antenna port, SMA connector, which can connect to Wi-Fi/BT antenna.

1.4 Button

ED-IPC3100 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-IPC3100 series device.

IndicatorStatusDescription
PWROnThe device has been powered on.
BlinkPower supply of the device is abnormal, please stop the power supply immediately.
OffThe device is not powered on.
ACTBlinkThe system started successfully and is reading and writing data.
OffThe device is not powered on or does not read and write data.
USEROnUser can customize a status according to actual application.
OffThe device is not powered on or not defined by the user, and the default status is off.
4GOnThe dial-up is successful and the connection is normal.
Off4G signal is not connected or the device is not powered on.
Yellow indicator of Ethernet portOnThe data transmission is abnormal.
BlinkData is being transmitted over the Ethernet port.
OffThe Ethernet connection is not set up.
Green indicator of Ethernet portOnThe Ethernet connection is in the normal state.
BlinkThe Ethernet connection is abnormal.
OffThe Ethernet connection is not set up.
COM1~COM4On/BlinkData is being transmitted.
OffThe 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-IPC3100 series device includes a Micro-SD card slot and a Nano SIM card slot.

1.6.1.1 Micro-SD Card Slot

The silkscreen on the case of Micro-SD card slot is "image12", which is used to install Micro-SD card for storing user data.

1.6.1.2 SIM Card Slot

The silkscreen on the case of Nano SIM card slot is "image13", which is used to install Nano SIM card for obtaining 4G signals.

1.6.2 Power Supply Interface

The ED-IPC3100 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.

image-20240531093735488.pngPin IDPin Name
1GND
29V~36V

1.6.3 Audio Interface (optional)

ED-IPC3100 series device includes one audio input, the connector is a 3.5mm four-stage headphone jack. The silkscreen of port is "image", 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-IPC3100 series device 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-IPC3110: 2 x RS485, 2 x RS232
  • ED-IPC3120: 2 x RS485, 2 x RS232
  • ED-IPC3130: 3 x RS485, 1 x RS232
  • ED-IPC3140: 4 x RS485（not include RS232 port）

Pin Definition

Terminal pins are defined as follows:

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1RS485-2_B
2RS485-4_B
3RS485-2_A
4RS485-4_A
5GND
6GND
7RS232-1_RX or RS485-1_B
8RS232-3_RX or RS485-3_B
9RS232-1_TX or RS485-1_A
10RS232-3_TX or RS485-3_A
11GND
12GND

The pin names of CM5 corresponding to RS485/RS232 interface are as follows:

SignalCM5 GPIO NameCM5 Pin Out
RS485-2_BGPIO13UART5_RXD
RS485-4_BGPIO9UART4_RXD
RS485-2_AGPIO12UART5_TXD
RS485-4_AGPIO8UART4_TXD
RS232-1_RX or RS485-1_BGPIO5UART3_RXD
RS232-3_RX or RS485-3_BGPIO1UART2_RXD
RS232-1_TX or RS485-1_AGPIO4UART3_TXD
RS232-3_TX or RS485-3_AGPIO0UART2_TXD

Connecting Cables

Schematic diagram of RS485 wires is as follows:

Schematic diagram of RS232 wires is as follows:

RS485 terminal resistance configuration

ED-IPC3100 device contains 2~4 RS485 interfaces, 120R jumper resistor is reserved between A and B of RS485 line, inserting jumper cap can enable this jumper resistor. The 120R termination resistor function is disabled when the jumper cap is not connected in the default state. The position of the jumper resistor in the PCBA is as follows: J19, J21, J24 and J22 (red box position).

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The corresponding relationship between 120R terminal resistance and serial port is as follows:

Location in PCBACorresponding COM portThe specific location of the corresponding COM
J19COM3image-20240531095429511.png
J21COM1
J24COM4
J22COM2

1.6.5 1000M Ethernet Interface

ED-IPC3100 series device includes one adaptive 10/100/1000M Ethernet port, and the silkscreen is "image". The connector is RJ45, and it is recommended to use the network cable of Cat6 and above. The pins corresponding to the terminal are defined as follows:

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1TX1+
2TX1-
3TX2+
4TX2-
5TX3+
6TX3-
7TX4+
8TX4-

1.6.6 100M Ethernet Interface

ED-IPC3100 series device includes an adaptive 10/100M Ethernet port, and the silkscreen is "image". 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:

image-20240531160121803.pngPin IDPin Name
1TX+
2TX-
3Rx+
4-
5-
6RX-
7-
8-

1.6.7 HDMI Interface

ED-IPC3100 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-IPC3100 series device includes 2 USB 2.0 ports, the silkscreen is "image". 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-IPC3100 series device includes one Micro USB interface, the silkscreen is "PROGRAMMING" and it can be connected to a PC to flash to eMMC of the device.

1.6.10 Antenna Interface

The ED-IPC3100 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-IPC3100 series device, which can be obtained only after the device case is opened, and can be expanded according to actual needs.

NO.Function
15V 1A Output
210-Pin GPIO Pin Header
312V 1A Output
440-Pin Pin Header
5M.2 B Interface
6FPC DSI Interface
Note: Only ED-IPC3120 include this interface
7RTC Battery Base
8USB 2.0 Pin Header
9Speaker Interface
Note: Only ED-IPC3120 include this interface
10CSI Interface
Note: Only ED-IPC3120 include this interface
11FPC HDMI Interface
Note: Only ED-IPC3120 include this interface

1.6.11.1 5V 1A Output

The motherboard of ED-IPC3100 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:

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1GND
25V
3GND

1.6.11.1 12V 1A Output

The motherboard of ED-IPC3100 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:

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1GND
212V

1.6.11.2 10-Pin GPIO

The motherboard of ED-IPC3100 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:

image-20240531104050826.pngPin IDPin Name
1EXIO_P10
23V3
3EXIO_P12
4EXIO_P11
5EXIO_P14
6EXIO_P13
7EXIO_P16
8EXIO_P15
9GND
10EXIO_P17

1.6.11.3 5V 1A Output

The motherboard of ED-IPC3100 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:

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1GND
25V
3GND

1.6.11.4 40-Pin Pin Header

The motherboard of ED-IPC3100 series device includes a 40-Pin GPIO terminal with 2x20-Pin 2.54mm spacing, which is used to lead out the GPIO port of CM5, and reserves to connect the extended accessories. The pins are defined as follows:

image-20240531104903881.pngPin IDPin NamePin IDPin Name
13V3_EXT25V2_CM5
3GPIO245V2_CM5
5GPIO36GND
7GPIO48GPIO14
9GND10GPIO15
11GPIO1712GPIO18
13GPIO2714GND
15GPIO2216GPIO23
173V3_EXT18GPIO24
19GPIO1020GND
21GPIO922GPIO25
23GPIO1124GPIO8
25GND26GPIO7
27GPIO028GPIO1
29GPIO530GND
31GPIO632GPIO12
33GPIO1334GND
35GPIO1936GPIO16
37GPIO2638GPIO20
39GND40GPIO21
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-IPC3100 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-IPC3100 series device includes one extended DSI interface, 30-pin 0.5mm FPC connector and 4-Lane DSI signal. It supports the output of display signal to LCD screen, reserving 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-IPC3120 include this interface.

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1GND2USB_DM_LCD
3USB_DP_LCD4GND
5GND6SCL_LCD
7SDA_LCD8GND
9TPINT_L10GND
11GND12DSI1_D0_N
13DSI1_D0_P14GND
15GND16DSI1_D1_N
17DSI1_D1_P18GND
19GND20DSI1_CLK_N
21DSI1_CLK_P22GND
23GND24DSI1_D2_N
25DSI1_D2_P26GND
27GND28DSI1_D3_N
29DSI1_D3_P30GND

1.6.11.7 RTC Battery Base

The motherboard of ED-IPC3100 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-IPC3100 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:

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1VBUS
2USB_DM
3USB_DP
4GND
5GND

1.6.11.9 Speaker Interface (optional)

The motherboard of ED-IPC3100 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-IPC3120 include this interface.

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1R+
2R-
3L+
4L-

1.6.11.10 CSI Interface (optional)

The motherboard of ED-IPC3100 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-IPC3120 include this interface.

image-20240531141333842.pngPin IDPin NamePin IDPin Name
1NC2NC
31V8_CM541V2_CSI
51V8_CM56GND
7CSI_MCLK8GND
9GND102V8_CSI
11NC12NC
13NC14NC
15GND16GND
17NC18NC
19GND20CSI_D1_N
21CSI_D1_P22GND
23CSI_D0_N24CSI_D0_P
25GND26CSI_CLK_N
27CSI_CLK_P28GND
29SCL_1V830SDA_1V8

1.6.11.11 FPC HDMI Interface (optional)

The motherboard of ED-IPC3100 series device includes one extended HDMI interface with 40-Pin 0.5mm spacing FPC connector. It supports video signal output to LCD screen, reserving to connect the extended LCD screen. It supports USB/I2C touch screen and backlight adjustment. The pins are defined as follows:

TIP

Only ED-IPC3120 include this interface.

image-20240531141545769.pngPin IDPin NamePin IDPin Name
1NC2NC
3NC4NC
5NC6NC
7NC8GND
9HDMI1_CLKN10HDMI1_CLKP
11GND12GND
13HDMI1_TX0N14HDMI1_TX0P
15GND16GND
17HDMI1_TX1N18HDMI1_TX1P
19GND20GND
21HDMI1_TX2N22HDMI1_TX2P
23GND24GND
25HDMI1_CEC26GND
27HDMI1_SCL28HDMI1_SDA
29GND30HDMI1_HPD
31GND32TPINT_L
33GND34SDA_LCD
35SCL_LCD36GND
37GND38USB_DP_LCD
39USB_DM_LCD40GND