PPC-A9-097-C

The PPC-A9-097-C (PN CS10768F097P) is a high-quality industrial panel computer, that features a 9.7-inch LCD with capacitive touchscreen, a quad-core Cortex-A9 processor with 2GB DDR3 RAM and 8GB eMMC Flash, an onboard WiFi and Bluetooth, one 4G antenna, 1Gb Ethernet, 3 USB 2.0 ports, 2 CAN ports, 2 LAN posts (one is optional) 2 RS232, 3 RS485 ports, 1 HDMI port for a secondary monitor, a SATA-II channel for extra storage, as well as a 3.5mm audio connector.

Hardware description

The PPC-A9-097-C has several expansion connectors on the back side – 2 USB 2.0 connectors, 2 LAN connectors (one is optional), 2 CAN connectors, 3 RS485 connectors, and 2 RS232 connectors. It also features a WiFi and Bluetooth antenna, an HDMI connector, and a 3.5mm audio connector.

The WiFi/Bluetooth module is based on the Realtek RTL8723BS an 802.11bgn 2.4G single-chip that integrates Wireless LAN (WLAN) and an SDIO interface controller with integrated Bluetooth 2.1/3.0/4.0 controller. It combines a WLAN MAC, a 1T1R capable WLAN baseband, and WLAN RF in a single chip.

Please note that a 4G/LTE module can be added. Contact us for more information. The product also features a SIM card slot.

The CAN, RS485, and RS232 connector is a 16 Pin 3.81mm screw terminal connector (as you can see from the image).

Since this display has 5 UART channels, they can be configured as RS232 or RS485. One UART channel is used by Bluetooth – the default setting is 2 * RS232 + 2 * RS485 + Bluetooth. Please contact us if you require a different configuration.

The RS232 and the RS485 port speed is up to 115200 Baud.

The PPC-A9-097-C has one channel 1Gb Ethernet port and one HDMI port which can be configured by software. The maximum resolution supported on the external HDMI monitor is 1920×1080 at 60Hz.

When it comes to audio capabilities, the PPC-A9-097-C product has one 3.5mm Output/input connector and a 2W internal speaker.

The PPC-A9-097-C features a 9.7’’ display with a 1024×768 pixel resolution and a 10-point capacitive touch screen. 10-point capacitive touchscreens offer stable and accurate control over the device, as well as great image clarity.

The screen offers a very high brightness of 350 nits. Regarding the viewing angle, the screen offers various angles: top, bottom, left, and right view.

If your application requires a secondary display the HDMI port on the back of the panel allows the device to work in a double monitor configuration up to 1920×1080 pixel resolution at a 60Hz refresh rate.