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FEATURES
3-in-1 design reduces size and weight,
and increases reliability
EBX SBC with Intel E-Series CPU
On-board data acquisition circuit with autocalibration
On-board DC/DC power supply with
+7-40VDC input range
Rugged design ideal for vehicle and outdoor applications
Feature Details
1.6GHz E680T CPU
1GB or 2GB on-board SDRAM
LVDS LCD and VGA CRT
5 USB 2.0 ports
2 RS-232/422/485 and 4 RS-232 ports
2 Gigabit Ethernet ports
1CANbus 2.0 port
HD audio with Realtek ALC262 CODEC
1 SATA port
1 mSATA Disk Module interface
40 digital I/O lines with programmable direction
PCIe MiniCard and GPS receiver sockets
PS/2 keyboard and mouse
Low power fanless operation
PC/104-Plus ISA and PCI expansion
-40ºC to +85ºC operating temperature
Shock and vibration MIL-STD-202G compatible
Data Acquisition
32 wide-range analog inputs
Programmable input ranges of +/-10V down to 0-1.25V
16-bit A/D resolution
Single-channel, multi-channel round robin, and multi-channel scan sampling
250KHz max sample rate
2048 A/D sample FIFO with programmable threshold
Interrupt-based A/D data transfer with FIFO support
4 wide-range analog outputs with simultaneous update capability
12-bit D/A resolution
Multi-range autocalibration for highest accuracy
16-bit and 24-bit counter/timers
4 programmable pulse-width modulation (PWM) outputs
Field-upgradeable logic circuit for performance upgrades or custom designs
Power Supply
+7-40VDC input range standard
55W output power
35W available power
(up to 20W used by SBC)
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Hercules III

EBX SBC with Intel Atom E-Series CPU, Integrated Autocalibrating Data Acquisition, and DC/DC Power Supply

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Hercules III
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Description
System Block Diagram
Data Acquisition Circuit
Development Kit
Cable Kit
Specifications
GPS Receiver
AC Adapter
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Features Benefits
Low-power, high performance Intel Atom E-Series processor High computing power with reduced power consumption
Fan-less operation
Integrated LCD, CRT, Ethernet, and system I/O Complete PC on a single board
On-board wide range power supply Increased compatibility with vehicle and industrial environments
Integrated data acquisition circuit Single-board solution provides higher reliability, smaller size, and lower cost
Multi-range autocalibration of DAQ functions Increased measurement accuracy across entire temperature range
-40ºC to +85ºC operation Compatible with vehicle and outdoor applications
Ruggedization including shock and vibration Customizable for harsh environment applications


Description

Hercules III is a high performance successor to the popular Hercules II EBX SBC. Combining processor, data acquisition, and power supply onto one board results in a thinner, lighter, more rugged, and easier to assemble embedded system. The 3-in-1 design addressed the needs of mobile and vehicle applications by offering the benefits of reduced size, weight, cost, and power consumption.

Hercules III combines all of the functionality of a single board computer with a complete analog and digital data acquisition circuit into a single board, offering the most functionality available in a small, compact form factor. The advanced data acquisition circuit features autocalibration and fully jumper-less configuration for maximum accuracy and reliable performance. The 1.6GHz Intel Atom E680T CPU offers an excellent price/performance, making Hercules III an ideal choice for a wide variety of embedded computing applications. Rugged on-board SDRAM memory offers provides better protection from shock and vibration than a SO-DIMM memory module.

Hercules III supports 1GB or 2GB of onboard SDRAM and provides high-resolution LVDS and VGA graphics interfaces. Additional I/O ports include SATA, CANbus, USB, serial, digital I/O, and Gigabit Ethernet. Flexible system expansion is based on stackable PC/104-Plus (ISA + PCI) modules. mSATA, PCIe MiniCard, and GPS modem sockets are provided for optional on-board storage and I/O.

Hercules III was designed with rugged applications in mind. From an operating temperature of -40�C to +85�C, the on-board rugged SDRAM, and its high tolerance for shock and vibration, Hercules III thrives in the most extreme environments.

Built-In Power Supply

Hercules III contains an on-board DC/DC power supply with 55 watts of output power. With approximately up to 20W required to power a fully loaded SBC, this leaves 35W available to power peripherals and add-on boards. The input range of +7-40VDC means that Hercules III is compatible with vehicle, battery, or industrial power sources and can be used in a wide range of applications without requiring a separate add-on supply. The on-board supply features ACPI compatibility for intelligent power management.

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Hercules III Block Diagram


Hercules III Block Diagram

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Data Acquisition Circuit

Hercules III includes a complete autocalibrating jumper-less analog and digital I/O circuit equivalent to our top-of-the-line PC/104 board. It contains 32 analog inputs with 16-bit resolution and 250KHz sample rate, backed by a 2K-sample FIFO with programmable threshold. Programmable input ranges from a wide-range +/-10V down to 0-1.25V are provided. The analog circuitry also includes 4 D/A channels with 12-bit resolution and jumperless output range selection and simultaneous update capability. On the digital side, in addition to the standard 40 digital I/O lines with programmable direction, Hercules III's DAQ circuit adds two counter/timers for A/D sample rate control, pulse counting, frequency generation, or other applications. Its advanced control logic has more features and flexibility to fit almost any application, such as internal/external A/D clock source, scan and single-sample modes, and our exclusive programmable FIFO threshold that lets you tune the board's performance to your application. Also four independent programmable Pulse-Width Modulation outputs (PWM) are available to users. The data acquisition circuit is fully supported by our Universal Driver software for a wide range of operating systems. The Hercules III data acquisition circuitry is identical to that of Hercules II, preserving backward compatibility.


Hercules III Data Acquisition Circuit Block Diagram

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Development Kit

Hercules III hardware development kits are available with everything you need to get started on your Hercules III embedded design project. The kit contains a Hercules III SBC with data acquisition, a 16GB mSATA flashdisk module pre-loaded with Windows 7, Windows CE or Linux, a cable kit, AC power adapter, and software CD.


Hercules III Development Kit

Item DSC No. Description
1 HRCE1600A-1G Hercules III SBC, 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, with data acquisition
2 C-HRCE-KIT Hercules III Cable Kit
3 8892103 16GB mSATA FlashDisk with bootable Linux (as an example)
4 PS-12V-01 AC Adapter, 100-240VAC in, 12VDC / 4A out
5 MTG104 PC/104 hardware mounting kit
6 6710010 Diamond Systems CD with driver software and manuals
7 7460001 Hercules III FastStart Guide (not shown)

There are also software development kits available for Linux (SDK-HRCE-A-LNX), Windows CE (SDK-HRCE-A-WCE), and Windows Embedded 7 (SDK-HRCE-A-WE7) that include a 16GB mSATA flashdisk with the operating system pre-loaded.

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cabletitle

Cable kit CK-EMM-4EL is used for both EMM-4E-XT and EMM-4EL-XT. It contains individual cables with dB9 male connectors for each serial port and a ribbon cable for the auxiliary analog & digital I/O.


 Cable Kit

CK-EMM-4EL includes the following cables:

No. Qty Cable Description Drawing
4 6981212 Serial port cable, 2x5 2mm socket to DB9 Male panel mount Show
1 6981077 GPIO cable Show

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Specifications

CPU
Processor 1.6GHz Atom E680T
SDRAM memory 1GB or 2GB soldered-on SDRAM
USB 4 USB 2.0
1 USB 2.0 device port
Serial ports 4 fixed RS-232
2 configurable RS-232/422/485
Max data rate 460.8kbps all ports
Mass storage 1 SATA port
1 mSATA Disk Module interface
Ethernet 2 Gigabit Ethernet
Serial console Selectable COM1 / COM2
CANbus 1 CANbus 2.0 port
Digital I/O 40 lines, 5V logic compatible with ESD protection
Direction Programmable in 8-bit ports
Output current Logic 0: 12mA max,
Logic 1: -4mA max
Display LVDS LCD and VGA CRT
Display Resolution 1600 x 1200 maximum
Keyboard & Mouse PS/2 keyboard & mouse
Audio HD Audio Realtek ALC262 CODEC
Expansion Sockets PCIe MiniCard full-size socket
Trimble Condor C2626 GPS receiver socket
PC/104-Plus bus +5V/+3.3V selectable
Data Acquisition Circuitry
Analog inputs 32, 16-bit A/D resolution
Max sample rate 250KHz total
Input modes Single-ended, differential
Input ranges +/-10V, +/-5V, +/-2.5V, +/-1.25V, 0-10V, 0-5V, 0-2.5V, 0-1.25V
Accuracy < +/-2LSB after autocalibration
Input protection Overvoltage protection up to +/-35V even when powered off
Analog outputs 4, 12-bit D/A resolution
Settling time 10uS to +/-.01%
Input Impedance 10^13 ohms
Output current +/-5mA max, 2k ohm min load
Counter/timers 1 24-bit A/D sample rate control
1 16-bit general purpose use
PWM 4 independent programmable Pulse-Width Modulation outputs
Power supply
Input voltage 7-40VDC
Total output power 55W total
Available power 35W available for add-on devices or modules
Output voltages +5V, +3.3V (on PCI bus)
Switched outputs +5V, +12V, +3.3V
General
Power consumption Nominal: 13.8W
Maximum: 20W
Dimensions 8.00" x 5.75" EBX format
Weight 10oz / 285g
Operating temperature -40ºC to +85ºC
Shock MIL-STD-202G, Method 213B compatible
Vibration MIL-STD-202G, Method 214A compatible
MTBF
RoHS Compliant


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GPS Receiver

Hercules III offers a socket for an optional Trimble Condor C2626 GPS receiver. The key features of the GPS receiver are:

GPS L1 frequency (1575.42MHz), C/A code, 22-channel continuous tracking
NMEA output and input via serial port
On-board low noise amplifier (LNA) compatible with both active and passive antennas
On-board RTC and TCXO
SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS) capable
aGPS capable
Built in antenna detection
PPS timing output


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AC Adapter

The AC adapter provides a convenient way to power your embedded SBC during development or demos. It contains the proper connector for direct connection to the SBC. Each order ships with the correct power cord for the country for the country of destination.


AC Adapters

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Note: We strongly recommend purchasing proper cabling, available in the cable kit and development kit, for initial orders of the Hercules III.

 
Hercules III
Available Models:
SDK-HRCE-A-LNX
Hercules III Linux Software Development Kit with 16GB mSATA flashdisk
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SDK-HRCE-A-WE7
Hercules III Windows Embedded Standard 7 Software Development Kit with 16GB mSATA flashdisk
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Cables and accessories
Available Models:
6981212
Serial port cable, 2x5 2mm socket to DB9 Male panel mount
6981077
Cable, 2mm Conn Female IDC Socket
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