Ethernut 2

SBC FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

Hardware

Atmel’s AVR microcontrollers guarantee fast code execution combined with the lowest possible power consumption. Ethernut 2.1 is a single board computer with an extended temperature range, which integrates the 8-bit AVR ATmega128 into an Ethernet network.

In addition to 100 Mbit Ethernet, the board offers a larger memory than its predecessor, Ethernut 1. With the extra RS-485 interface and the extended temperature range from -40 to 85 °C, Ethernut 2.1 is predestined for industrial applications.

Like all other Ethernut boards, it provides an extension connector for attaching additional hardware. Hence it is suitable for both the prototyping of your own hardware as well as for direct integration into your finished product.

Ethernut boards come in use where robustness, reliabilty and long-term availability play a vital role. Our in-house quality control procedures guarantee a consistently high level of reliability.

The main characteristics of Ethernut 2.1 boards are:

  • Low power, high performance RISC CPU
  • 128 kByte Flash memory and 512 kByte bank-switched RAM
  • Memory mapped Ethernet controller with 100BASE-T connector
  • RS-232 and RS-485 connector to control and monitor external devices
  • Expansion port with 20 digital 5V I/O ports, including counter I/O, USART, SPI, I2C or PWM
  • 8 inputs to monitor analog values
  • Memory expansion bus
  • JTAG connector for programming and debugging
  • Industrial grade temperature range
  • Single 9-12 V power supply

Software

Application development is carried out in the high level programming language C, using either free GNU tools or the commercially supported ImageCraft compiler.

An active Open Source community developed and managed Nut/OS, a cooperative multithreading operating system with TCP/IP stack, which was specially designed with tiny embedded systems in mind. The well documented source code provides a convenient user interface, which is very similar to the C programming of desktop PC’s. Programmers will therefore quickly feel at ease operating this.

Although pre-configured for Ethernut 2.1, all important settings can be customized with just a few mouse clicks with an easy to use graphical interface available on Linux, Windows and Mac OS X PCs incorporating any special requirements. A complete Internet enabled web server needs less than 60 kByte Flash and 12 kByte RAM. This leaves enough space for ambitious product ideas, including a boot loader for the update of firmware via the network. Many useful example applications are included in the distribution.

Licence

The entire source code for the target system, as well as the hardware design, have a permissive BSD licence. This is available for commercial products without any licence fees.

In contrast to some other Open Source licence models, there is no obligation to publish your own source code enhancements.

Specifications

Processor
CPU ATmega128-16AU, 14.7456 MHz clock
Flash memory Internal 128 kByte
EEPROM Internal 4 kByte
Static RAM External 512 kByte
Serial Flash External 512 kByte
RTC Software with 32.768 kHz crystal
Interfaces
Ethernet RJ-45 10/100Base-T (LAN91C111)
RS-232 1 x 9-pin DCE, 4-Wire
RS-485 Half duplex
Digital I/O 20 configurable GPIO lines with alternate functions
Analog I/O 10-bit ADC, 8 multiplexed inputs with alternate functions
Programming 10-pin JTAG
Indicators Power (red), link (yellow), activity (green)
Power Supply
Regulator Linear 1.5 A LDO (LM1086)
Input 2.1 mm barrel connector, unregulated 9 V to 12 V DC
Expansion port 9 V to 12 V unregulated or 5 V regulated, output > 3 W
Consumption < 2 W at 9 V
Battery backup None
Protection
RS-232 15 kV ESD protection
RS-485 15 kV ESD protection
Ethernet Transformer isolation
Power supply 1 A replaceable fuse, rectifier Bridge, current limiter, thermal shutdown
Environmental
Operating temperature -40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F)
Storage temperature -65°C to 140°C (-85°F to 284°F)
Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Approvals
Immunity EN 61000-6-1:2001
EN 61000-6-2:2001
Emission EN 61000-6-3:2001
EN 61000-6-4:2001
Safety PCB flammability rating UL94-V-0
RoHS compliance EU directive 2002/95/EC
Metrics
Dimensions (L x W x H) 98 x 78 x 17 mm (3.86 x 3.07 x 0.67 in)
Weight 64 g (0.141 lb)
Product identification
PCB revision Written in copper on the PCB's backside
Serial number IEEE registered MAC Address on barcode sticker label (Code 128C)

Ethernut 2 Support

Ethernut 2.1 is shipped with a pre-installed application called Basemon, that performs a self test and provides a small webserver. How to put Ethernut 2.1 into operation, first steps with Basemon, as well as error handling, are described in the Ethernut 2.1 Hardware Manual.

To develop applications in Nut/OS, you should start reading Nut/OS on Ethernut 2, which explains how to configure and set up Nut/OS. The software manual describes the basic procedures of Nut/OS development. A detailed description of all Nut/OS functions can be found in the Online Reference API. The NutWiki provides an extensive collection of example code as well as further resources for developers.

All available documentation can be found on the Ethernut 2 page on ethernut.de.

Documentation

Ethernut 2.1 128 flyer
21.04.2011 | 0.56 MB | English

Ethernut 2.1 Quick start guide for Windows 1.0
22.08.2010 | 0.62 MB | English

Ethernut 2.1 128 Hardware Manual
3.39 MB | English

Change notice 2.1B
23.09.2009 | 0.18 MB | English

NutWiki
The NutWiki offers programming resources for Nut/OS

Nut/OS Online Api
Online API reference for Nut/OS

Nut/OS Software Manual
This document explains how to setup and use Nut/OS

Software und Tools

Nut/OS for Windows
Executable installation for Windows PCs.

Nut/OS for Linux and Mac OS X
Source code package for manual installation on Linux and Mac OS X.

Application Examples

Nut/OS Examples
The NutWiki provides a multitude of programming examples for Nut/OS