HELIOS  PC/104 Low-Power SBC with Vortex86DX CPU and Data Acquisition

Helios with heat sink and flashdisk installed Helios DV model with DIO	FEATURES CPU Features Vortex86DX CPU at 1GHz or 800MHz 256MB of soldered DRAM On-board 2MB bootable flash drive with FreeDOS installed 4 USB 2.0 ports 2 RS-232, 2 RS-232/422/485 serial ports 10/100Base-T Ethernet 1 IDE UDMA-100 port Flashdisk interface CRT and LVDS LCD PC/104 ISA expansion bus -40°C to +85°C operation Data Acquisition 16 wide-range analog inputs, +/-10V down to 0-1.25V 16-bit A/D resolution Single-channel, multi-channel round robin, and multi-channel scan sampling 250KHz maximum sample rate 2048 A/D sample FIFO with programmable threshold Interrupt-based A/D data transfer with FIFO support Programmable input ranges 4 wide-range analog outputs with simultaneous update capability 12-bit D/A resolution Multi-range autocalibration for highest accuracy 40 digital I/O lines with programmable direction 16-bit and 24-bit counter/timers Field-upgradeable logic circuit for performance upgrades or custom designs

Helios is a low power, mid-range performance PC/104 form factor single board computer combining a highly integrated CPU with Diamond Systems renowned high-accuracy data acquisition circuitry on a single board, reducing size and cost while increasing ruggedness. Helios utilizes a Vortex integrated single chip CPU operating at 800MHz or 1GHz, and 256MB of DRAM soldered on-board.

Helios incorporates advanced features such as four USB 2.0 ports, an IDE hard drive interface, mounting capability for a solid state flashdisk up to 4GB, and CRT/LVDS LCD graphics. Helios also provides a 10/100Base-T Ethernet interface, two RS-232 serial ports, two RS-232/422/485 serial ports and legacy keyboard and mouse interfaces.

Helios includes an on-board 2MB bootable flash drive with FreeDOS installed. This flash drive offers additional cost savings for DOS applications, since no additional storage medium is required. It also enables you to quickly verify Helios's operation. Just connect keyboard, monitor, and power, and Helios boots up to DOS so you can verify proper working condition as well as test the various features on the single board computer.

Helios is extremely rugged, featuring on-board soldered DRAM and -40°C to +85°C fan-less operation. Optional hardwired jumpers and latching connectors are available for increased resistance to shock and vibration. Conformal coating is available as an extra cost option.

System Block Diagram

Cable kit for Helios

The Helios cable kit includes cables for Helios input and output. Many cables are also available individually.

C-HLV-KIT includes the following cables:

Helios Development Kits

A Helios System Development Kit (DK-HLV800A-01) is available with all the components you need to get started on your embedded design project. The kit contains a Helios 800MHz SBC with 256MB of RAM and integrated data acquisition, 128MB flashdisk module with a bootable Linux image installed, cable kit, and software CD.

A software development kit for Linux is also available. The Helios Linux Kit (SDK-HLV-LNX) contains a 256MB flashdisk with a bootable linux image pre-loaded, a software CD with the linux tool chain and a backup image, and documentation.

Integrated Data Acquisition

Helios includes a complete autocalibrating jumperless analog and digital I/O circuit similar to our top-of-the-line PC/104 analog I/O board. It contains 16 analog inputs with 16-bit resolution and 250KHz sample rate, backed by a 2048 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, Helios provides 40 digital I/O lines with programmable direction, as well as 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. The data acquisition circuit is fully supported by our Universal Driver software for a wide range of operating systems.

Specifications

Models and Accessories

Helios Available Models: HLV800-256AV Helios SBC, 800MHz Vortex86DX, 256MB RAM, full data acquisition, VGA/LCD video Available Buy Now HLV800-256DV Helios SBC, 800MHz Vortex86DX, 256MB RAM, digital I/O, VGA/LCD video Available HLV1000-256AV Helios SBC, 1GHz Vortex86DX, 256MB RAM, full data acquisition, VGA/LCD video Available Buy Now HLV1000-256DV Helios SBC, 1GHz Vortex86DX, 256MB RAM, digital I/O, VGA/LCD video Available DK-HLV800A-01 Helios Development Kit with HLV800-256AV SBC, cables and software Available Please login or signup for an online quote request.

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Cables and accessories Available Models: C-HLV-KIT Helios SBC cable kit 6981004 Cable, IDC,Ribbon IDC to IDC 44 POS HDD, 12"L Ribbon 6981006 Cable, Power Out, 4 pos Female to 22013047 4 pos and 22013067 IDC Skt 4 pos 6981009 Cable, Power I/O, Stranded x9 to Trim wires x9, 12"L 6981082 Cable, Dual USB, 2mm 2x5 conn to 2x USB Type A Female, 12"L 6981083 Cable, PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse, 2mm 2x4 conn to 2x Mini-DIN-6, 12"L 6981084 Cable, VGA, 2mm 2x5 conn to DD15F, 12"L 6981161 RJ45PNL-CRIMP2x5 2mm, 12" 6981163 Cable, Crimp 2x25 0.1" to IDC2x25F 2mm to IDC2x25F 2mm, 21"L Ribbon 6981164 Cable, IDC20F to IDC20F, 2mm pitch, 12" length 6981166 IDC40F 2mm-DB9Mx4, 12" Serial Ports 1-4 6981180 Cable, External Battery, Conn 1x2 0.1" to strip off flying wires, 6"L Please login or signup for an online quote request.

Available:	This model is generally available from stock. It is a mainstream or focus product in active promotion.
Coming soon:	This is a preview of an upcoming product or model. Contact Sales for an expected availability date.
EOL:	End of life. This product is no longer in production, but it may still be available in stock or manufacturable. Contact Sales if you are interested in buying this product. If there is no stock on hand, then a minimum order quantity will apply.
MOQ or Minimum Order Quantity:	This model is not generally stocked but is buildable on demand. If we have it in stock you may purchase up to the available quantity. If it is out of stock then a minimum order quantity is required to meet the factory minimum lot size. This designation usually applies to less popular models of a current product or older products that have low customer demand. Contact Sales for further information.