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Products   >   Services   >   End-of-Life Products   >   Prometheus-LC SBC
FEATURES
ZFx86 100 MHz CPU
16MB RAM, 1MB Flash
Disk-On-Board flash file storage built in
4 RS-232 Ports
2 USB 1.1 Ports
Unique cable-free mounting system for maximum ruggedness
-40 to +85ºC operation
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Prometheus Manual v1.47
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Panel I/O Board Schematic
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Prometheus-LC SBC

Low-Cost Low-Power ZFx86 PC/104 CPU

Prometheus-LC SBC
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Description
System Block Diagram
Small on Price, Big on I/O
Disk-On-Board
Accessories
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Description

Our new Prometheus LC goes above and beyond the competition to provide an excellent solution for low-cost low-power-consumption applications. Its ZFx86 processor chip delivers 486-100MHz capability, enough for DOS, Linux, and QNX applications. The low 2-watt total power consumption provides extended life in battery-powered applications along with extra-low heat dissipation. System memory includes a generous 16MB RAM and 1MB Flash. A backup battery is included for the on-board real-time clock. The board operates over the extended temperature range of -40 to +85ºC.

The Prometheus LC may be used with our Pandora enclosure system, including a cable-free panel I/O board that provides industry-standard connectors for all I/O while minimizing assembly time and maximizing ruggedness.

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System Block Diagram


Prometheus Block Diagram

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Small on Price, Big on I/O

The extensive I/O includes 4 RS-232 ports (2 with 128-byte FIFOs) featuring up to 115.2kbaud data rates. The BIOS provides console redirection via COM1 or COM2, so you don't need a video board to communicate with the CPU. Two USB1.1 ports, 2 PS/2 ports, IrDA capability, and an IEEE1284 LPT port are also included. Both floppy and IDE drives are supported. The IDE port may be used with a notebook hard drive or a solid-state flashdisk module that mounts directly on the board. A watchdog timer with programmable time delay provides the capability to reset the system in the case of application failure. Both hardware and software retriggering are supported.

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Disk-On-Board Flash File Storage Reduces Cost

Prometheus includes our exclusive cost-saving disk-on-board technology. This custom BIOS feature lets you format the on-board flash memory as a bootable disk drive with approximately 700KB capacity. You can store DOS, application programs, and data files directly in the flash, eliminating the need for any external drives or flashdisk modules. Find out more about Disk-On-Board here.

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Accessories

Our cable kit C-PRZ-KIT provides cable connections for all the I/O on Prometheus LC. Or you can purchase just the cables you need from the following list:

Key Part No. Description
1 6981012 USB cable
2 C-PRZ-01 Breakout cable
3 C-50-18 50-conductor 18" ribbon cable
4 6981008 Floppy cable
5 6981004 IDE cable
6 C-PRZ-02 Ethernet cable
7 6981005 Auxillary serial port cable
8 6981006 Output power cable
9 6981009 Input power cable

Our Pandora enclosure along with its Panel I/O board provide a rugged and economical way to assemble Prometheus LC into a self-contained, packaged unit without the need for any cables. Pandora is available in 5 sizes, from 1.7" to 10" length.


IDE Flashdisk modules are available in sizes from 32MB up to 4GB. These compact solid-state storage devices mount directly on the board and are fully IDE-compatible, with no configuration or drivers required. A miniature adapter board ACC-IDEEXT is also available to enable you to connect the flashdisk module to a desktop PC for file transfers.


ACC-HDDMOUNT

For users who need to use a notebook hard drive with their PC/104 system, we offer the ACC-HDDMOUNT accessory board. This is a PC/104-size board that can be used to mount the hard drive neatly and conveniently right onto the stack.

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Prometheus-LC SBC
available models:
PR-Z16-LC-ST
Low-Cost Low-Power ZFx86 PC/104 CPU
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