AIO-CM4-156¶
Version 1.0
Product Overview¶
The AIO-CM4-156 industrial Pi PC (PN: CS19108RA4156A) is an all-in-one desktop computer based on Raspberry Pi® CM4. It features a 15.6” IPS display with a maximum brightness of 350 cd/m2.
The product is easy to use, perfect for developers and makers accustomed to the Raspberry Pi and is looking for a computer they can use daily. It is fully compatible with the Raspberry Pi 4 Linux distribution.
Ordering Options¶
Chipsee products can be customized during the ordering process. The product will be shipped with the pre-installed factory defaults if no extra requirements are specified. The table in the Hardware Features section provides information about the default options bundled with the product.
Note
You can order AIO-CM4-156 from the official Chipsee Store or from your nearest distributor.
Pi® CM4 Module¶
The Pi® Compute Module 4 appears in different versions depending on the size of the DDR4 and eMMC.
The AIO-CM4-156 industrial Pi PC does not include the CM4 Raspberry Pi® module by default. If you would like to purchase it with a CM4, you can select it at the Chipsee store during the ordering process.
Operating System¶
This product comes with a pre-installed Debian OS or Ubuntu OS. Chipsee software engineers have created all the drivers, so every hardware feature is readily available for any standard development tool.
If your project requires a different OS, please Contact us, and we’ll make a customized version that suits your needs.
Optional Features¶
The AIO-CM4-156 industrial Pi PC does not include the 4G/LTE modules by default. These modules are optional and can be selected at the Chipsee store during the ordering process.
Warning
Hardware Features¶
The AIO-CM4-156 industrial Pi PC offers a board range of performance and connectivity options for scalable integration, providing expandability according to future needs. Some of the key features are listed in the table below.
AIO-CM4-156 |
|
|---|---|
CPU |
Raspberry Pi® CM4, CM4 Lite; Quad Cortex-A72 at 1.5GHz |
Storage |
1 x TF card slot for boot. Optional, Internal M.2 NVMe connector for SSD card |
RAM |
2GB DDR1 |
eMMC |
16GB |
Display |
15.6” IPS LCD, 1920 x 1080 resolution px, brightness 350 cd/m2 |
Touch |
Optional, 10-point capacitive touch with 1.1mm Armored Glass |
USB |
2 x USB 3.0 Host, 1 x Type-C USB (Slave) |
LAN |
1 x Channel Giga LAN |
Audio |
2W internal stereo speaker, 3.5mm audio Out connector |
Buzzer |
Internal Buzzer |
RTC |
Yes, High accuracy internal RTC (keep track of time one week after power off) |
RS232 |
N/A |
RS485 |
N/A |
Relay |
N/A |
GPIO/Wiegand |
40-pin GPIO connector |
WiFi/BT |
WiFi/BT module comes with the CM4 |
HAT Connector |
Standard Raspberry Pi 40-way HAT connector |
Micro SD card socket |
For use only with CM4 Lite modules |
ZIGBEE |
N/A |
HDMI |
HDMI 2.0 connectors, slave HDMI port for CM4 |
4G/LTE |
N/A |
Power Input |
12V |
Current at 12V |
700mA Max |
Power Consumption |
10W Typical |
Working Temperature |
From 0°C to +50°C |
OS |
Debian, Ubuntu |
Dimensions |
374 x 238 x 33mm |
Weight |
1600g |
Plastic Case Color |
Black |
Certification |
CE, ROHS |
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RAM can be 1/2/4/8GB based on CM4 Lite onboard.
Power Input¶
The AIO-CM4-156 industrial Pi PC can be powered by an input voltage: 12V DC. The total power consumption is typically about 8.4W. The power input connector is a 2.1mm I.D x 5.5mm O.D x 9.5mm DC connector. For a proper DC power adapter, refer to the figure below.
Figure 1034: Power Adapter¶
Buttons and Status LED¶
Status LED¶
This product has a status LED on the front panel. The LED turns RED after power on and GREEN when the system is booted. It can be controlled by software to flash YELLOW when the CPU is working.
Figure 1035: Status LED¶
Buttons¶
There are five (5) buttons on the front panel: Brightness +, Brightness -, Volume +, Volume -, and Power, as the figure below shows.
Figure 1036: Buttons¶
The AIO-CM4-156 industrial Pi PC supports two (2) boot modes, the auto-boot and manual boot modes. The default boot mode is the auto-boot mode. You can change the boot mode by using Software or by pushing Volume + and Volume - buttons at the same time before power on and releasing it 3 seconds after power on to toggle, as the table below shows.
Boot mode |
Behaviors |
Default Configuration |
How to toggle |
|---|---|---|---|
Auto |
Auto boot after power on |
√ |
Software control or Push Volume+ and Volume- buttons at the same time before power on, and release it 3 seconds after power on. |
Manual |
Boot after pushing the Power button and releasing it 3 seconds after power on |
The AIO-CM4-156 industrial Pi PC boots from the internal eMMC by default. If you want it to boot from the Type-C connector, press and hold the Volume + button before power ON, and release it 3 seconds after power ON.
You can use Brightness + / Brightness - buttons to control the backlight of the LCD.
You can also use Volume + / Volume - buttons to control the System Volume.
For a detailed explanation of button functions, check the table below.
Buttons |
Functions before the system boot |
Functions after the system boot |
|---|---|---|
Power |
Push after power on and release after 3 seconds will boot the system |
Push after the system booted and release after 3 seconds will close the system. |
Brightness + |
NULL |
Increase the brightness of LCD |
Brightness - |
NULL |
Reduce the brightness of LCD |
Volume + |
Push before power on and release it after 3 seconds, the system will boot from the Type-C port |
Increase the volume of the system |
Volume - |
NULL |
Reduce the volume of the system |
Volume + and Volume - |
Toggle the boot mode |
NULL |
Connectivity¶
There are many connectivity options available on the AIO-CM4-156 industrial Pi PC. It has 2 x USB 3.0 Host, 1 x Type-C USB (Slave), 1 x Channel Giga LAN (RJ45) Ethernet connector supporting up to 1 Gbps, and RS232+RS485+Relay connector.
USB HOST and Type C¶
There are 2 x 3.0 USB HOST connectors and 1 x Type-C Connector onboard, as shown on the figures below.
Figure 1037: USB3.0 HOST and Type-C Connectors¶
Note
External USB peripherals like a USB disk or USB mouse or keyboard can connect to the USB3.0 HOST.
You can download software to the Raspberry Pi CM4 eMMC using the Type-C.
When you connect the Type-C to a device, it will disable the USB HOST.
LAN Connectors¶
LAN (RJ45) connector provides Ethernet connectivity over standardized Ethernet cables as shown the figure below. The integrated Ethernet interface supports up to 1 Gbps data throughput. These Giga LAN signals come from the CM4 module directly.
Figure 1038: RJ45 LAN Connectors¶
Note
Use CAT5 or better cables to achieve full data throughput over maximum distance defined by the 1000BASE-T standard (100m).
TF Card Slot¶
The AIO-CM4-156 industrial Pi PC features 1 x TF Card (micro SD) slot that can only be used with CM4 Lite modules, as shown on the figure below.
Figure 1039: TF Card Slot¶
Note
The product does not come shipped with the TF Card by default.
Audio Out Connector¶
The product features audio Out connector as shown on the figure below.
Figure 1040: Audio Out Connector¶
HDMI¶
The CM4 supports dual HDMI 2.0 connectors. The product uses the master HDMI for the LCD so, customers can use the slave HDMI port, as the figure below shows.
Figure 1041: HDMI Connector (slave)¶
40-Pin Expansion Connector¶
The AIO-CM4-156 industrial Pi PC has a standard Raspberry Pi 40 way HAT connector, as the figure below shows. You also can check Pinout for more details.
Figure 1042: 40-pin Expansion Connector¶
Raspberry Pi Hat adapter¶
The product also has an available I/O connector that is 100% compatible with any Raspberry Pi cape or extensions, making the AIO-CM4-156 a perfect fit with your existing tools.
The product also comes with an adapter with a standard Raspberry Pi HAT pin-out to add more flexibility to your project. It offers a convenient way to develop and test your hardware with all the connectors at hand. You can learn more about it in the product manual.
Figure 1043: Raspberry Pi Hat adapter¶
Camera¶
The AIO-CM4-156 industrial Pi PC has a camera on the front panel but is not mounted by default.
Mounting Procedure¶
You can mount AIO-CM4-156 with the Vesa (75 x 75mm) and Stand mounting methods, as shown in the figures below.
Figure 1044: VESA mounting¶
Figure 1045: Stand mounting¶
Attention
Please make sure the display is not exposed to high pressure when mounting into an enclosure.
You can find detailed information about mounting in the Mount IPC Guide.
Mechanical Specifications¶
The outer mechanical dimensions of AIO-CM4-156 are 374 x 238 x 33mm (W x L x H). Please refer to the technical drawing in the figures below for details related to the specific product measurements.
Figure 1046: Front Panel Dimension Technical Drawing¶
Figure 1047: Backside Dimension Technical Drawing¶
Figure 1048: Side Dimension Technical Drawing¶
Technical Support¶
Please feel free to contact us with any questions, queries or suggestions.
If your question is related to technical support or troubleshooting for one of our products, we kindly ask you to check our documentation for a possible solution first.
If you still cannot find the solution you are looking for, please write to Chipsee Technical Support at service@chipsee.com, providing all relevant information.
Disclaimer:
Chipsee assumes no responsibility for any errors that may occur in this manual. Furthermore, Chipsee reserves the right to alter hardware, software, and/or specifications set forth herein at any time without prior notice, and undertakes no obligation to update the information contained in this document. Chipsee products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems.