Home | VSCOM Info | Partner Login | Contact | Language
VSCOM Home
  Search :

Products >> Data Communication >> Network to Serial

Baltos iR 5221

Industrial RISC PC with serial ports, CAN Bus, LAN, USB 2.0, SD-Slot, I²C, Digital-I/O, RTC, Debian Linux

Baltos iR 5221 onRISC ARM Industrial PC with Ti Sitara Cortex-A8 Am3352 processor system on Chip SOC
Features
Specifications
Ordering Information
Drivers & Documentation
Datasheet
Inquiry this product
View Larger Image
  BUY

The OnRISC Baltos iR 5221 is a fanless and DIN-Rail mounting suitable industrial embedded PC with compact dimensions. It is based on an ARM Cortex-A8 with NEON SIMD Coprocessor, with up to 1GHz CPU clock speed. Low power consumption (3W typical), an extended temperature range (−20°C to 65°C), a wide power supply (12 — 50V DC) and an impressive MTBF (10.5 Years at 45°C) are qualities that make it an ideal system for industrial automation.

IoT-Cloud Support

Thanks to it's rich connectivity Baltos devices can be used as IoT Gateways connecting sensors/actuators and arbitrary cloud providers like Amazon's AWS IoT, Microsoft's Azure IoT Hub and others using MQTT protocol directly or via the cloud providers own APIs.
Besides Baltos series can also serve as a controller. Both roles can be easily programmed using either traditional programming languages or Node-RED*, a visual flow-based programming for the Internet of Things.

Easy-to-use starter kits

Baltos embedded systems run several Linux flavored distributions on an ARM core as an operating system. In addition, two pre-packaged bootable SD cards are provided: The Debian GNU/Linux and an upstream OpenWrt image; the latter includes an install-option to the internal flash memory. A VPN router firmware specialized in easy-to-use VPN networking is also available (VPNRouter).

Booting options and BSPs

Baltos iR 5221 can be booted from either NAND flash or SD card. The NAND flash is a robust boot medium capable of withstanding power cuts and vibrations. SD cards have the advantage of providing arbitrarily large storage amounts. Buildroot, Yocto and OpenWrt BSPs provide a small footprint and would fit well into the NAND storage, whereas Debian is best used on the SD card.

Rich connectivity

The system allows extension with broadband GSM/3G/4G-Modems for installation on mobile internet bases. WLAN802.11b/g/n is available as a common option; furthermore, three locations for SMA-antenna sockets are provided. The great variety of interfaces such as LAN, USB, RS232/422/485 serial ports, I²C, Digital I/O and CAN-Bus enable Baltos iR 5221 to act like a powerful gateway between networks, various industrial devices and field buses. The Baltos series are fully ESD and surge protected, complying with IEC 61000-4-2 (8KV air and 4KV contact).

Secure Remote Access

For the Baltos series there is a software option that uses the viaVPN Cloud system (www.viaVPN.com), which can be remotely accessed and monitored over the Internet. viaVPN provides secure and strongly encrypted access, without the need for any reconfiguration of existing firewalls. In case a customer's firmware/application is accessible via Ethernet or Wifi — as for example via a web interface or Telnet/SSH connection — viaVPN extends the access over internet by a protected VPN tunnel.


Keywords: OnRISC SOC ARM Cortex-A8 Sitara Am335x RISC, openWRT

Base model is AM3352@600MHz, also usable as Router system operating openWRT or OEM software
Features

  • AM3352 ARM Cortex-A8 @ 600MHz
  • 256MB DDR3 / 256MB NAND Flash
  • 1 x SD-Slot / 1 x SIM card slot
  • 5 x LAN (1 Gigabit, 4 Fast Ethernet)
  • 3 x USB 2.0 (2 Host, 1 OTG)
  • 2 x RS232/422/485
  • 1 x CAN Bus
  • 8 x Digital-I/O (4 Input, 4 Output), 1 x I²C
  • 1 x mPCIe-slot (for e.g. 3G/4G-Modem)
  • WLAN 802.11b/g/n optional
  • Low Power, fanless, safe connectors
  • Operating Temperature −20°C - 65°C
  • DIN RAIL mountable
  • BSPs: Debian, OpenWrt, Buildroot, Yocto

Back to Top  
Specifications
Software Specifications
  Linux
Debian:
Latest stable release available as ready-to-run SD card image or can be built/customized via ELBE project (Github)
Buildroot:
BSP with Kernel and bootloader patches and basic configuration (Github)
Yocto:
layer-baltos with Kernel and bootloder patches suitable for new projects or integration into already available projects (Github)
Buildroot and Yocto are suitable for installation to NAND Flash
  OpenWrt
Based on branch DD 'Designated Driver', comes ready-to-use on an SD card. Installation into NAND Flash memory is supported.
To self-create this software the setup procedure is on GitHub.
  Remote Access (option)
The daemon to access the viaVPN system provides secure Remote Access over Internet. It supports a Debian-based Installation, and Buildroot as well.
Connect via Internet
viaVPN provides easy access to remotely installed systems. Software installation is quickly done with convenient tools to get access from everywhere.
Security
All communication uses a VPN-tunnel encrypted by SSL/TLS and AES-256.
Firewall friendly, ready for 3G/4G use
viaVPN Cloud Server access uses common web ports. Reconfiguration of firewalls is not required. This enables the use with mobile networks.
Back to Top  
System
  Hardware
Sitara AM3352 ARM Cortex-A8 RISC CPU @ 600MHz
256MB DDR3
Real time clock with battery backup
  Mass Storage
256MB NAND Flash memory (bootable)
SD 2.0 / SDHC SD-card slot (bootable)
  Network
1x 1000/100/10 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
4x 100/10 Mbps on integrated Fast Ethernet Switch
WLAN 802.11b/g/n optional: 3 x SMA antenna sockets
  Expansion Slots
1 x miniPCIe slot with USB 2.0 and 1 x SIM card slot
usage with GSM/3G/4G modems and GPS
usage as additional CAN Bus port or serial port
  Serial Peripherals
2x USB 2.0 as Host
1x USB 2.0 OTG
2x RS232/422/485 high speed
1x Console Port RS232
1x I²C
  CAN Bus
1x CAN High Speed, 20kbps up to 1Mbps
Signals: CAN_H, CAN_L, CAN_GND
SocketCAN, CANopen (CANFestival)
  Digital Input/Output
4x TTL Output signals (64mA sink / 32mA source)
4x TTL Input signals
IRQ for input signals
Terminal block connector
  LED
1x Power, 1x 3G, 1x WLAN, 1x Application
LAN: 5x Link and Speed
Back to Top  
Serial Ports
  No. of Ports/Type
2 × RS232/422/485 selected by software or by DIP-switches
Highspeed UART, 64 Byte FIFO (16C750)
  Connector
DB-9 male
  Protection
16kV ESD surge protection
  Operating Modes
RS232
RS422 full duplex              (120Ω on/off)
RS485 4 wire, full duplex    (120Ω on/off)
RS485 2 wire, half duplex   (120Ω on/off)
  Configuration
One DIP switch per port can set operating mode and RS422/485 termination
Software can override the operating mode for each port
No High/Low biasing resistors needed
  Signals
RS232: TxD,RxD, RTS,CTS, DTR,DSR, DCD, RI, GND
RS422: Tx+/-, Rx+/-, GND
RS485 4 wire: Tx+/-, Rx+/-, GND
RS485 2 wire: Data+/-, GND
  RS485 Data Direction control
Driver Automatic via RTS
  Data bits
5, 6, 7, 8
  Stop bits
1, 2
  Parity
None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space
  Flow Control
RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
  Baudrate
RS232: 200 bps to 921.6/1000 kbps
RS422/485: 200 bps to 3.7Mbps
Supports non-standard baudrates
Back to Top  
CAN Bus
  No. of Ports/Type
1 × CAN Bus
  Connector
DB-9 male
  Protection
16kV ESD surge protection
  Signals
CAN_H, CAN_L, CAN_GND
  Speed
CAN 2.0A / 2.0B up to 1 Mbit/s
  Transceiver
SN65HVD233 (Texas Instruments)
  Linux OS
Supports SocketCAN
  VSCAN API
Unified API for control all VScom CAN-Adapters
  CANopen
Open source CANfestival framework fully implements CANopen functionality.
Back to Top  
Wireless interface (option)
  Standards
2.4GHz Radio, supports IEEE Std. 802.11b/g/n
  WLAN Modes
Access Point (AP) or Client (Station)
  TX Power
802.11b:
Typ. 15.5dBm ±1.5 dBm @ 1Mbps (DSSS)
Typ. 15.5dBm ±1.5 dBm @ 11Mbps (OFDM)
802.11g:
Typ. 15.6dBm ±1.5 dBm @ 6Mbps (CCK)
Typ. 13.5dBm ±1.5 dBm @ 54Mbps (OFDM)
802.11n:
Typ. 13.4dBm ±1.5 dBm @ 6.5Mbps (OFDM)
Typ. 13.3dBm ±1.5 dBm @ 150 Mbps(OFDM)
  RX Sensitivity
802.11b:
-95.6dBm @ 1Mbps, -88dBm @ 11Mbps
802.11g:
-91.3dBm @ 6Mbps, -74.2dBm @ 54 Mbps
802.11n:
-88.8dBm @ 6.5Mbps (20 MHz), -72dBm @ 72.2Mbps (20 MHz)
  Transmission Rate
802.11b: 11Mbps
802.11g: 6 to 54Mbps
802.11n: 6.5 to 150Mbps
  Transmission Distance
Up to 100m in open areas
  Wireless security
WEP
WPA
WPA2
WPA2-Enterprise (IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS)
  Antenna Connector
RP (Reverse-Polarity) SMA
Back to Top  
Power Requirements
  Input Voltage
12 — 50V DC
  Power Consumption
0.2A @ 12V minimal
0.4A @ 12V typical, plus devices on USB and Aux. Power
  Connector
3-pin Terminal Block
  Aux.Power Output
on Digital I/O connector: 0.5A @ 5V max.
Back to Top  
Housing and Mounting
  Case
0.8mm sheet metal
  Weight
w/o box 0.55kg; w/h box 0.9kg
  Dimensions
154×104×50 mm³ (W×L×H)
  Packaged
185×152×60 mm³
  Mounting
DIN Rail
Wall mount
Back to Top  
Environmental Data
  Operating Temp
−20°C — 65°C
  Storage Temp
−30°C - 85°C
  Ambient Humidity
10-85% non-condensing
Back to Top  
Standards
  Declarations
CE, FCC
  Environment
RoHS
  EMI
EN 55022 Class B
EN 61000-3-2: Limits of harmonic current emissions
EN 61000-3-3: Limitation of voltage changes
47 CFR FCC Part 15 Subpart B
  EMS (EN 55024)
EN 61000-4-3: Radiated RFI
EN 61000-4-4: Electrical Fast Transient
EN 61000-4-5: Surge
EN 61000-4-6: Induced RFI
EN 61000-4-8: Power Frequency Magnetic Field
EN 61000-4-11: Power supply dips
  ESD
EN 61000-4-2 4kV contact 8kV air for
Serial Ports
CAN Bus
USB
Ethernet
DC Power connector
Digital-I/O
Back to Top  
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
  MTBF
26.5 Years @ 25°C
10.4 Years @ 45°C
  Standard
Telcordia (Bellcore) Standard; RelCalc. 5.0 BELL-7
Back to Top  
Warranty
  Warranty Period
2 years
Back to Top  
Open Source Software
  Licenses
This product uses open source software to fulfill part of its functions. Licenses for the open source software are granted under the GNU General Public License in various versions. For details about those see the information in the firmware download and visionsystems.de/opensource
Back to Top  
Ordering Information
  6830
OnRISC Baltos iR 5221
Back to Top  
Options
  6031
Power adapter 110-230V AC to 12V @1A, DC, EU plug
  6034
Power adapter 110-230V AC to 12V @1A, DC, US plug
  6689
WLAN Kit internal
internal module 802.11b/g/n, pigtail and antenna
Purchase time option, not for later retrofitting
  3314
GSM/UMTS mPCIe card for 3G modem
  3318
4G-Modem LTE for mPCIe incl. IPEX cable & SMA Antenna
  6829
DIO Extender
Addon board to use Industrial Voltages 0 – 30V for Digital-I/O
  432
USB-CAN Plus mPCIe
PCI Express Mini Card for second CAN Bus port
  600
USB-COM Plus mPCIe
PCI Express Mini Card for a third serial port
  6841
Daemon viaVPN, provides secure Remote Access system over Internet
  6835
Starter Kit Debian
4GB SD card for DEBIAN/GNU Linux
Power adapter 12V @ 1A
Adapter cable for console port
  6842
Starter Kit OpenWRT
4GB SD card for OpenWRT
Power adapter 12V @ 1A
Adapter cable for console port
Back to Top  
Packaging
  Packing list
OnRISC Baltos iR 5221 system
Printed Quick Installation Guide
Terminal blocks for Power Supply, Digital-I/O, CAN Bus
DIN Rail Adapter 24mm
Wall mounting plates
Back to Top  
You can purchase VSCOM's products easily from a wide variety of leading technology distributors or partners. Please call us or contact us by mail to find the best ordering method for your needs.
 
  * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  * All the trademarks and brands are property of their rightful owners.

About VSCOM | Impressum | Contact Us | Term & Conditions | Privacy Policy© 1993-2024 VS Vision Systems GmbH. All rights reserved.