Hercules III User Manual Rev A.2
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2. INTRODUCTION
Hercules III is an embedded single-board computer (SBC) in the EBX small form factor that integrates a complete
embedded PC, data acquisition circuitry, and DC power supply into a single board.
The Hercules III SBC is based on an Intel E680T CPU with onboard central processing, memory and memory
management devices and I/O management for specific functions. The Hercules III SBC includes the following
additional features.
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Communicates externally over the ISA bus, PCI bus, and I/O ports
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Generates on-board RGB video for CRT display systems
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Contains LVDS formatting to drive a flat panel
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Is powered from an ex7-40VDC wide voltage input
One standard model of Hercules III with data acquisition is available as shown in the following table. Three other
models are available with a minimum order of 50 units.
Model
Processor Speed
RAM Size
Data Acquisition
Availability
HRCE1600A-1G
1.6GHz
1GB
Yes
Standard model
HRCE1600D-1G
1.6GHz
1GB
DIO only
MOQ of 50
HRCE1600A-2G
1.6GHz
2GB
Yes
MOQ of 50
HRCE1600D-2G
1.6GHz
2GB
DIO only
MOQ of 50
The Hercules III SBC brings the ISA and PCI buses out to an expansion connector to mate with add-on boards.
Diamond Systems manufactures a wide variety of compatible PC/104-
Plus
add-on boards for analog I/O, digital
I/O, counter/timer functions, serial ports and power supplies.
2.1
Functions
The Hercules III board includes the following key system and data acquisition features. The functions listed below
are applicable for all models.
1.6GHz Intel Atom E680T
“Tunnel Creek” processor (Queensbay platform)
1GB or 2GB SDRAM soldered on-board
2 Gigabit Ethernet ports on pin header, with on-board magnetics
5 USB 2.0 ports
1 USB 2.0 device port
2 RS-232/422/485 serial ports
4 fixed RS-232 serial ports
LVDS flat panel interface
VGA or LVDS interface up to 1600 x 1200 maximum
1 SATA port
1 mSATA disk module interface
1 CANbus 2.0 port
40 digital I/O lines with programmable direction
HD Audio CODEC
+7V to +40V DC/DC wide range power supply with 35W available for add-on accessories or modules