Qinno:qCape-ICOM1
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Description
The qinno iCOM extension module is a CAPE specifically designed for the Beagle Bone Black (BBB). The iCOM provides different interfaces and digital I/O for direct usage in industrial environment. The iCOM cape can be fed with a variable input voltage from 12V DC up to 48V DC. It provides a regulated 5V output voltage for power supply of the Beaglebone, and potentially other capes.
Revision Changes
Revision A1
Initial release of qinno iCOM Cape
Software Support
- Beaglebone iCOM Cape revision A1 is supported by Angstrom release 09-2013
- Software is delivered together with the Hardware
- Contact us for other Angstrom versions or other Linux distributions
- Major BeagleBone image releases can be downloaded here.
- Intermediate BeagleBone image releases can be downloaded here
Please follow the instructions here to write the image file to your SD card on a Windows machine.
Getting Started
Required setup:
- A BeagleBone iCom Cape
- A BeagleBone (with supported software)
- A 12V to 48V DC power supply
You will find detailed instructions included in the BSP-package coming with the Cape.
Block schematics
Specifications
File:Datasheet qinno cape iCOM.pdf
Following are some specifications of the BeagleBone LCD3 Cape:
General | |
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Bus Interface | Beagle Bone Black (BBB) Rev. B |
Ports | 2 x RS232; 1 x RS485 |
Digital Outputs | 4 |
Digital Inputs | 4 |
Certification | CE |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Communication | |
Data Signals RS232 | TxD; RxD; CTS; RTS |
RS485 | Termination switchable; signal and power isolated |
Digital I/O | |
Input Voltage Range | Up to 24V DC |
Output Voltage Range | 12V up to 45V DC |
Output on-state resistance | 200mOhm |
Output Load Current | Self limited; Nominal 0,7A; LED for each digital I/O |
Power Supply | |
Input Voltage Range | 12V to 48V DC |
Maximum Current | 2A for BBB and onboard CAPE Devices |
Additional Functions | |
Sensors | Onboard temperature Sensor |
Memory | Onboard CAPE EEPROM (256 kBit) |
Memory | Onboard user EEPROM (1024 kBit) |
RTC | Real time clock with CR2032 battery holder |
Status LED | Digital input and output |
Environment | |
Dimensions | 100.2 mm x 89.1 mm |
Operating Temperature | minus 20°C up to 70°C (except battery) |
Ambient Operating Humidity | 35% to 90% (at 5°C to 35°C) |
How to buy
Visit the Web shop for price information and purchasing Web shop for BBB cape iCOM