Unpacking the Unit
Carefully unpack the Industrial Box PC. Check all material in the container against the packing list. Maple Systems will not accept responsibility for shortages against the packing list unless notified within 30 days. The equipment and accessories were inspected and tested by Maple Systems before shipment.
Examine the equipment carefully; if any shipping damage is evident, notify the carrier immediately. Maple Systems is not responsible for claim negotiations with the carrier.
Save the shipping container and packing material in case the equipment needs to be stored, returned to Maple Systems, or transported for any reason.
Packing List
- IPC2600A Series Industrial Box PC unit
- Wall Mounting Kit
- DIN-Rail Mounting Kit
- 3-Pin Terminal Block Power Connector
- Warranty Statement Insert
Safety Precautions
Please observe the following precautions when installing the Box PC Series. Failure to comply with these restrictions could result in loss of life, serious personal injury, or equipment damage.
Warning: Disconnect this equipment from any power before cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. Use a damp cloth.
Warning: Keep this equipment away from humidity.
Warning: Before applying power the unit make sure the voltage of the power source is within the input voltage rating of the unit (+9~36VDC).
Operating the unit outside of this voltage specification can damage the unit and void your Warranty.
Warning: Never open the equipment and do not operate equipment with its heatsink cover removed- there are dangerous high voltages present inside. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened only by a qualified service technician.
Warning: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Warning: If any of the following situations arise, get the equipment checked by qualified service personnel.
- The power cord or plug is damaged.
- Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
- The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
- The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to this operations manual.
- The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
- The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
Warning: Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
Batteries should be recycled where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local environmental regulations.
Warning: Do not leave this equipment in an uncontrolled environment where the storage temperature is below -40°C (-40°F) or above 85°C (185°F). It may damage the equipment.
Overview Of IPC2600A Series
The IPC2600A Series Industrial Box PC is powerful yet fanless, powered by the Quad-Core Intel® Atom® x7-E3950 Apollo Lake processor. Memory options include 4 or 8 GB of DDR3L RAM. Solid State Drive options include sizes from 128 GB to 1 TB (Other options may be available; contact Maple Systems for details).
IPC2600A Series units feature I/O ports on both the front and side panels. The front panel provides +9~36V DC input connector, a momentary pushbutton power switch, four USB 3.0 Type A Host Ports, two 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN ports, one DisplayPort output (max 4K resolution @60Hz) and one DVI-I output (max resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels).
IPC2610A side panels feature a 3.5mm audio line-out port and two DE-9P Serial COM ports (RS232/485/422 configurable, RS232 default). The other side panel features a nonfunctional SIM card slot.
All IPC2600A Series units can be equipped with an optional Wi-Fi kit, enabling access to existing 802.11 wireless networks as well as Bluetooth™ support. Wireless antennas are mounted to the front and side panels when the Wi-Fi option is chosen.
Input Power And Operating Temperature
+9~36 VDC Input Power
IPC2600A Series units are configured to operate with +9V~36V DC voltage, (±10%). Your Industrial Box PC comes with a 3-pin Terminal Block connector. Connect the cable leads from the DC Output of your power supply to the appropriate + and – pins of the terminal block connector.
Do not attempt to power your IPC2600A unit with AC Voltage, or DC voltages outside of +9~36 VDC ±10%. Doing so will damage your unit and void your warranty.
Wide-Range Operating Temperature
IPC2600A Series units are certified for operation in wide-temperature applications (-40~70*C). This allows for usage in a wider variety of applications and environments than standard Industrial Box PC products.
External Monitors
IPC2600A Series units operate with an external display or touch-capable monitor via DisplayPort or DVI interface, allowing for endless user-customization options. This flexibility greatly enhances the options for usage in the field; the monitor (or monitors) can be in a completely different room than the Industrial Box PC if needed. Touch screen monitor functionality may require installation of drivers – consult your monitor’s documentation.
Since the Industrial Box PC units run the Microsoft Windows® family of Operating Systems, users will see a familiar operating environment and usage. Windows® allows for many customizable viewing options; multiple monitor functionality, duplicate desktop / desktop extension, desktop rotation and more.
Maple Systems offers several monitor options that seamlessly integrate with your Box PC – visit our website at www.maplesystems.com or contact your Maple Systems Sales Engineer for additional information.
Industrial Box PC Mounting
Wall Mounting
The Box PC can be wall mounted using the holes located on the sides of the unit’s mounting brackets (included with your Industrial Box PC but not installed by default).
Maple Systems provides four (4) threaded bolts for installation of the mounting kit to the rear panel; please note that wall mounting hardware is not included. Use mounting hardware appropriate to and suitable for the application; Maple Systems is not responsible for damage to unit, mounting surface or any other components caused by improper mounting.
To install the wall mounting kit, attach the two brackets to the IPC bottom panel as shown. using the bolts included with the kit.
Once the brackets are attached and secured to the bottom panel, you can then use the cutouts for placement of screws/bolts on a wall or panel.
Please note that wall mounting hardware is not included. Use mounting hardware appropriate to and suitable for the application; Maple Systems is not responsible for damage to unit, mounting surface or any other components caused by improper mounting.
DIN-Rail Mounting
In addition to wall mounting, the IPC2610A can be mounted to a standard 35mm DIN Rail with the included DIN Rail Mounting Kit (DIN bracket and two screws). This allows for easy mounting to a DIN Rail; recommended orientation of DIN rail mounted unit is shown below.
Once the mounting bracket is installed on the rear of the unit, hook the DIN rail bracket over the top of the DIN rail and press the lower section of the bracket towards the DIN rail, clipping the bracket onto the bottom rail. When properly installed, you will hear an audible *click* and your IPC2610A will be securely mounted. Below are two views of the IPC2610A (with optional Wi-Fi kit installed) mounted to a standard 35mm DIN rail.
If improperly mounted or installed, damage to the Box PC may result. Maple Systems is not responsible for damage to unit, mounting surface or any other components caused by improper mounting.
I/O Ports
Front Panel
DC Input Power Connector
3-pin Terminal Block, +9~36 VDC
Pin Assignment
| Pin | Assignment |
|---|---|
| 1 | Power Ground |
| 2 | Case Ground |
| 3 | +9~36 VDC |
Power Button
Momentary-style pushbutton
USB 3.0 x4
USB 3.0 Type A Host Ports – Maximum transfer speed 5.0Gbps
LAN1, LAN2:
Standard Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet ports
DisplayPort
High Definition 4K resolution Output – Maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 pixels @60 Hz
DVI-I
Digital Visual Interface – Integrated Output – Maximum resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels @60 Hz
Side Panel
Line-Out
3.5mm Audio Jack (Stereo output)
Serial DE-9P (COM1, COM2)
Pinout Configuration RS-232 by default, RS422/RS485 configurable in BIOS
| Pin # | RS232 (Default) | RS422* (Optional) | RS485* (Optional) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DCD | TX- | Data- |
| 2 | RXD | TX+ | Data+ |
| 3 | TXD | RX+ | NC |
| 4 | DTR | RX- | NC |
| 5 | GND | GND | GND |
| 6 | DSR | NC | NC |
| 7 | RTS | NC | NC |
| 8 | CTS | NC | NC |
| 9 | RI | NC | NC |
* Refer to “Setting Serial COM Function” section below to set the communication mode.
Setting Serial COM Function
The IPC2600A Series’ COM1 and COM2 Serial Ports are configured by default for RS232 operation but can be configured for RS422 (4-wire) and RS485 (2-wire) operation if so desired. COM port configuration is managed through the BIOS; see the below table for instructions on changing COM port mode.
How to change Serial Port COM3 Mode
Follow these steps to change COM3 mode between RS232 and RS485 if desired.
Instructions: How to change Serial Port COM3 Mode
Enter BIOS menu
Boot the PC up and press the [DEL] key to enter the BIOS Main Menu.
Go to Advanced submenu
At the BIOS Main Menu, press the right arrow key for the Advanced submenu.
Open the Super IO Configuration Menu
Select the Fintek Super IO Configuration menu.
Select Serial Port Configuration menu
Select the Serial Port 1 Configuration or Serial Port 2 Configuration menu option, depending on the serial port you wish to configure.Serial Port 1 is currently selected. Only Serial ports 1 and 2 are RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 configurable.
Choose Serial Port Configuration
Select the Device Mode menu option, and then choose the [RS232], [RS485], or [RS422] option, depending on your desired port configuration and press the Enter key.COM1 and COM2 are both RS232 by default.
Save and Exit BIOS
Press the F4 key to save and exit.Make sure to SAVE changes before exiting the BIOS. The F4 key brings up the save option.
Operating System Options
The IPC2600A series Box PCs can be purchased with the following operating systems pre-installed:
- Windows® IoT Enterprise (Windows® 10 LTSC)
- Windows® IoT Enterprise Embedded (Windows® 10 LTSC)
Windows® 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC
Windows® IoT Enterprise is a full enterprise version of Windows® 10 available on all Industrial Box PC models. This powerful operating system delivers enterprise manageability and security to IoT solutions. Additionally, all the features and functionality that customers expect to find on their desktop PC are available in this version. The Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) version ensures long term stability that critical production systems require by updating only necessary operating system components, with significantly fewer update interruptions.
Included Apps with all Windows® OS options:
- Microsoft Edge Web Browser
- LibreOffice Suite (Compatible with the following document types:)
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- Adobe PDF
- Media Player
Troubleshooting
Technical Support
Maple Systems provides free technical support for its products. Many technical resources (Datasheets, Certifications, Installation Guides, Drivers, Technical Notes and Operation Manuals) are available on the Maple Systems website (http://www.maplesystems.com).
Technical Support Representatives are also available by phone at (425) 745-3229, or by e-mailing [email protected].
Driver Installation (Windows® OS Only)
Your Box PC comes with all necessary drivers pre-installed. As such, driver installation is not normally needed. However, there may be times when a driver requires re-installation. If a driver re-installation is required, please visit the Support Center of the Maple Systems website for driver download instructions.
Windows® Operating System Updates Or Reinstallation
In the event that you wish to update your Windows® Operating System (Non-Embedded Operating Systems only), simply connect the Box PC to the Internet and run the Windows Update utility.
In the unlikely event of a system failure requiring reinstallation of the Windows® Operating System, you can reinstall Windows® as it arrived to you from Maple Systems. For OS recovery installation media, please contact your Maple Systems Sales Engineer. After OS reinstallation, you will need to re-activate Windows® using the Product Key located on the bottom panel of your PC, adjacent to the product label.
Embedded Operating Systems do not allow for OS reinstallation; in the extremely unlikely event the Windows® OS needs to be reinstalled, contact your Maple Systems Sales Engineer for instructions on obtaining a Return Material Authorization (RMA) form.