PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664
Document Number: PD196-293R1
PD251-031 Android Based Module
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Specs
Software
Component
Description
Android
4.3 (aka Jelly Bean, second revision)
Kernel
Linux 3.0.35 (wireless drivers backported from 3.06)
Bootloader
U-Boot 2009.08 (Recovery and Fastboot now supported)
Hardware
Firmware
The TV firmware for the model PDI-P14T is field upgradeable, but normally does not require this process and should be
performed by the hospital technician via USB. A special data file is required from the manufacturer to complete this process.
The file is posted on PDi Communication System’s web site:
. Firmware files are written to
the PDITDF directory of a blank USB flash drive, connected to the TV’s USB port and updated using the TV’s menus. Once
complete, the TV settings may need to be reprogrammed.
Many common conditions which appear to render the Android nonresponsive are easily addressed by a simple reboot
process. Please contact PDi Technical Support for more information at 800-628-9870 ext. 505. The unit may be reset by
reloading Firmware via the micro USB.
Micro USB Cable
PDi-TAB2 devices have a micro USB cable that is mounted inside the nose cover extending from the neck of the unit. This
cable allows service personnel to provide offline updates to the Android firmware. In addition, this cable and the USB port it
is attached to, support the USB On-The-Go (OTG) standard, which allows the connection of external devices such as flash
drives and keyboards. The devices that attach to this cable along with any other external cabling must also support the USB
OTG standard along with being supported by the Android firmware. For instance, if a flash drive is attached, (ex: Sandisk
BN140600028 supporting FAT32, NTFS, or EXT file systems) any pictures on the device will appear in the Gallery.
Note:
Microsoft’s exFAT file systems found on flash drives greater than 32 GB by default and Mac OS file systems are not
supported by the PDi-TAB2.
Component
Description
Main board version
2.0
Processor
Freescale iMX.6 Quad (CPU with four Cortex A9 processor cores running up to 1GHz
(speed is dynamic based on system load and/or internal power profile service setting)
Memory (Running Programs)
1 GB Random Access Memory (RAM)
Memory (Storage)
8 GB embedded Multimedia Card (eMMC) – Note this memory is fixed on the unit and
is not replaceable/upgradeable
SD Card Expansion (Optional)
32 GB installed at production – not field upgradable
Wireless Access
Intel 100/105 (802.11b/g/n) or Intel 3160 (802.11 b/g/n/ac) supporting WEP, WPA,
WPA2, open networks; Bluetooth 4.0/Wifi-Direct not available presently but will be
supported in a future update on units carrying the 3160
Wired Access (Optional)
Standard Ethernet RJ-45
Sensors
None
Display
HDMI running at 1280x720 resolution (internally connected to TV main board)
External Access
USB service port that also permits USB On-The-Go
