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7.5
System Management Software
The system management software for the PPC12-427 consists of a set of
library functions and example applications that demonstrate the
functionality of the system management software. The software is
available for both Windows 10 and Ubuntu Linux.
The system management software is custom software designed to use the
built-in functionality of the PPC12-427’s embedded controller (MicroChip
MEC1418) to perform system management tasks such as reporting of
board voltages (3.3V, 5V, 12V, V
ddq
, V
core
, V
bat
, and the pair of user ADC
inputs), the control of the system fan, reporting of the ambient
temperature and setting of temperature sensor thresholds. Additional
functionality allows applications to determine the version of the EC
firmware, report the boot image used when the system started, and allow
the EC to update its own firmware image. The EC contains a pair of
identical images for redundancy and rolls over to a correct image if the
first image is compromised.
7.6
Connectors
7.6.1 J20 - Input Power Connector
Use this connection to supply power to the PPC12-427. This computer
supports a wide range DC input power from 10V to 50V.
Layout and Pin Reference
Connector
• Phoenix Contact Terminal Block Header
Part Number: 1827868
Matching Connector
• Phoenix Contact Terminal Block Plug
Part Number: 1827703
For alternative power input options such as PoE PD and UPS backup,
contact a WINSYSTEMS Applications Engineer at +1-817-274-7553.
Pin
Name
Pin
Name
1
Ground (GND)
2
Voltage In (VIN)
VIN
GND
