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Remote Condition Monitoring Through LEMT Web
LEMT Web allows to remotely access most of LEMT's functions via any browser. A CGI program binds the LEMT command line tool to a web server, thus making its functions accessible from other computers.
 In order to use LEMT Web, a HTTP server such as Microsoft's Internet Information Server for Windows or "thttpd" for Linux is required on the embedded PC. For Windows XP and Windows 7, LiPPERT provides a setup program. The Technical Manual describes the installatoin procedure for thttpd in detail. Of course, other HTTP servers can be utilized, too.
LEMT (short for LiPPERT Enhanced Management Technology) is LiPPERT Embedded Computer's approach to condition management. It allows to monitor the state of an embedded PC without the need for complex measurement. For instance, the board's temperature is recorded and can be viewed using the provided command line tool. Other data, such as the board's total operating time and supply current are measured and recorded too. These values give a good indication of the board's health.
Other LEMT functions handle information about the board. Examples are serial number and BIOS revision, defined by LiPPERT. It is also possible to store custom information in a special Flash area, enabling easy inventory in existing installations. A secure, one-time programmable Flash area holds sensitive information like encryption key codes.
In short, LEMT helps the system integrator to develop stable, well controlled, and manageable intelligent devices. It is integrated in all current products from LiPPERT Embedded Computers.
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Cool LiteRunner-86DX Whitepaper
The All-Purpose PC104 Board
This whitepaper will present the special features of LiPPERT's Cool LiteRunner-86DX PC104 single board computer. It will explain the board's differences compared to other PC104 boards. In addition it will depict the basic features as well as the additional ones.
In times when PC104 seems to be outdated and flexibility is a strict must, the Cool LiteRunner-86DX will be your choice for an easy system integration!
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 CoreExpress® Computer-on-Module with ARM Processor
With the CoreExpress-A310 LiPPERT Embedded Computers enters the RISC world. Like the previous CoreExpress modules, it measures only 58 mm x 65 mm, but undercuts those regarding power consumption: only 3 Watt are required.
A  Armada-310 System-On-A-Chip is at the heart of the CoreExpress-A310, operating at 600 MHz or 1.0 GHz clock frequency. Its CPU core is ARMv5TE compatible and provides 256 KB Level 2 cache. The module comes standard with either 256 or 512 MB of DDR3 RAM. Linux is the supported operating system, with all drivers provided.
The Armada-310 interfaces are available on a multi-pole high-speed connector according to the CoreExpress-concept. They include:
- 2 PCI Express x1 lanes
- 4 USB 2.0 ports
- 1 Gigabit Ethernet MAC
- 2 SATA ports
- SD / SDIO / MMC Interface
- SMB Bus
- SPI bus
- LVDS interface with backlight control.
The CoreExpress module is powered with a 5V supply voltage. All other required voltages are generated from this input, using on-board voltage regulators.
To round out its hardware capabilities, the CoreExpress-A310 employs a microcontroller that takes care of the correct starting sequence of the different voltage sources, and also handles the LEMT functionality. LEMT, short for LiPPERT Enhanced Management Technology, is implemented in all current LiPPERT products and offers features for condition monitoring. Developers can embed LEMT in their applications using the open interfaces. As a special feature the CoreExpress-A310 can measure its own supply current and thus the power consumption of the CPU under different operating conditions can be determined in real time.
Like all products of the LiPPERT CoreExpress-A310 is available also in the extended temperature range from -40 °C to 85 °C.
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 LiPPERT introduces a new COM Express module!
In order to support customers of COM Express Type 2 modules with a newer processor generation, LiPPERT developed the Toucan-QM57. It uses the Core i7 processor to bring fresh processing power to COM Express applications. The module is constructed to support operation in rough environments.
With up to 8 GB DDR3 ECC RAM and a very powerful processor, the Toucan-QM57 lends itself easily to rugged systems requiring lots of memory, for instance mobile image processing. Memory expansion is done through XR-DIMM modules, which are especially designed to withstand shock and vibration. (Click here for details about XR-DIMM) The module supports the COM Express standard and includes these interfaces:
- Dual channel LVDS, 2 DisplayPorts
- Gigabit LAN
- 8 USB 2.0 host ports
- 4 SATA ports with RAID support
- 1 PATA interface
- Intel HD audio
- PCI Express bus: 6 x1 lanes, 1 x16 lane
- PCI bus
- LPC, SPI, SMB buses
These hardware capabilities are complemented with LEMT functionality. LEMT, short for LiPPERT Enhanced Management Technology, is implemented in all current LiPPERT products and offers features for condition monitoring. Developers can embed LEMT in their applications using the open interfaces. As a special feature the Toucan-QM57 can measure its own supply current and thus the power consumption of the CPU under different operating conditions can be determined in real time.
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 LiPPERT Extends The CoreExpress® Family With Intel® Atom™ Processor E6xxT
In parallel with the release of the latest members of Intel's Atom family, LiPPERT Embedded Computer introduces the new CoreExpress-ECO2 Advanced Computer on Module. It is especially suitable for portable, battery-powered devices and can be easily integrated into industrial networks using the built-in CAN-bus interface.
The CoreExpress ECO2 module utilizes Intel's newest member of the Atom family (formerly dubbed Tunnel Creek) to gain a wide variety of functions with only few building blocks. The Intel Atom Processor E6xxT Series is Intel’s first system-on-a-Chip (SOC) that is designed specifically for the embedded PC market. Compared to the current CoreExpress generation with Intel's Z5xxT processors, graphics performance has been significantly increased. A built-in hardware-accelerated video encoder within the E6xxT processor opens up entirely new applications.
Very low power consumption is a distinctive feature of these SOCs. Depending on the available models with clock frequencies of 0.6, 1.0, 1.3, and 1.6 GHz, their specified Thermal Design Power figures only range from about 2.7 to 3.9 watts.
With these values, the CoreExpress-ECO2 is especially well suitable for battery-operated systems requiring long operating times. Cooling requirements are minimized, too.
The highly integrated SOC uses the PCI Express bus (PCIe) as the chipset interface. This allows the processor to work with any PCIe-compatible device, such as proprietary ASICs, FPGAs, or application-specific I/O hubs. Intel calls the combination of the SOC with the Intel Platform Controller Hub EG20T (aka Topcliff) the “Queensbay platform”.
The Queensbay platform is the foundation for the CoreExpress-ECO2, a tiny module with a size of only 58mm x 65 mm. The Advanced COM board features:
- Intel Atom E6xxT, 0.6 GHz to 1.6 GHz
- 2 GB DDR2 RAM max. (soldered)
- SDVO and LVDS graphics interfaces
- 2 SATA ports
- 3 x1 PCIe ports
- 7 USB 2.0 ports (including a client port)
- Gigabit LAN Controller with IEEE1588
- CAN bus (external transceivers required)
These hardware features are complemented by a Fail-Safe BIOS and integrated LiPPERT Enhanced Management Technology (LEMT). LEMT is implemented in all current LiPPERT products and offers functions for Condition Monitoring. Developers can embed LEMT into their applications using the provided source code interface. A special feature offered by the CoreExpress-ECO2 is the ability to measure its supply current in real time and thus to determine the power consumption of the CPU in different operating states.
Like all LiPPERT products, the CoreExpress-ECO2 is also available in the extended temperature range from -40°C to 85°C.
As a member of Intel’s Early- Leader-Access Program, LiPPERT Embedded Computers was able to develop the Toucan-TC just in time to meet Intel’s product launch timeline. Thus, developers can use the new processor as soon as it becomes available in quantity.
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