USER'S MANUAL, NP10, NP20, NG10 (ALL NEO SYSTEM MODELS)
CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
FOR EXTERNAL USE
Document No. 10071753
Rev. 02
Page 12 of 28
4.0
SYSTEM HARDWARE
4.1
System Controller
Excluding SAB Antennas, every NEO includes one (1) EAS Sensor and antenna wiring,
and one (1) System Controller and control cabling. The System Controller is one of the
central devices. USB devices and the Light and Speaker board interface directly with it.
A 64-Bit Processor runs the embedded software and firmware, which work together
to control all high-level and low-level operations. An example of a high-level (software)
operation is reporting to the cloud; an example of a low-level (firmware) operation is
controlling the hardware.
For wireless functionality, the System Controller relies on auxiliary devices (e.g.
Bluetooth dongle). The USB Ports and Ethernet port are described in more detail below.
The system controller receives 5.0V / 3A regulated DC power from the Light and Speaker
board covered in section 4.2.1 below.
4.1.1
USB Ports on the System Controller
There are three (3) connection ports are USB Ports and one (1) is an Ethernet port (RJ-45) on one side of the
System Controller. Each
USB Port
has a
designated function
(e.g. the port for Bluetooth; the port for the
Data cable). When you need to swap (or install) an accessory module, be sure you are installing your device
in the correct port. The Ethernet port is a wired "Service Interface," used only by MFG and/or field service.
4.1.2
Spare Part Information
The complete "Upper Bay / SOM Assemblies" are different per system.
See Table 4-1 for each unique model:
Table 4-1: Upper Bay Spares
Model Name
SAP Material code
Description
"SOM" Used in NG10
10034668
^SOM,NG10
Upper Bay "SOM" in NP10
10034644
^UPPER BAY,NP10 RF & RF/HUB
Upper Bay "SOM" in NP20
10034646
^UPPER BAY,NP20 RF & RF/HUB
4.2
All Hardware found in Upper Bay
4.2.1
Light and Speaker Board
The Lights and Speaker board (CKP P/N 10077571) mates directly with the system controller. +24V DC
power arrives from the lower bay. The PCB features power regulators, a real-time clock with battery
backup, an Audio amplifier, and RGB Light driver.
