VIA ALTA DS 2 Android Signage System

Bring your digital signage to life with the VIA ALTA DS 2. This compact fanless Android media player provides dual independent Full HD screen support for a host of digital signage applications ranging from kiosks, POS systems, and menu boards to TVOIP, cloud streaming, and Out of Home Advertising for a wide variety of retail, hospitality, entertainment, entertainment, and education deployments.

Hardware

The VIA ALTA DS 2 is powered by a 1.0GHz dual core VIA Elite E1000 Cortex-A9 SoC with a high-performance 2D/3D graphics and video engine that supports Open GL ES 3.0 hardware acceleration and simultaneous multiple Full HD video playback.

The system integrates a rich set of I/O features through the front and rear panels of its ultra-compact fanless chassis measuring just 180mm x 120mm x 25mm (W x H x D), including two USB 2.0 ports, one SD Card slot, line-in/out audio jacks, two HDMI-out ports, two Mini USB 2.0 ports, and one Gigabit Ethernet port. Onboard features include 2GB DDR3 SDRAM and up to 16GB eMMC Flash memory as well as support for a 2.5” SATA HDD/SSD (project-based support). High-speed wireless networking capabilities are available through an optional 802.11b/g/n USB dongle.

Software

Compatible with the latest Android Signage Content Management apps, the VIA ALTA DS 2 is available with a signage software solution pack featuring Android 4.4.2 as well as the VIA Smart ETK comprising a number of APIs, including Watchdog Timer (WDT) for safeguarding against system crashes, WOL, RTC wake-up, and a sample app.

A full set of software customization services that speed up time to market and minimize development costs is also available. If you are looking for large-scale network signage and kiosk deployments, VIA offers cloud-based device management support for remote monitoring, control, and silent OTA software updates for both OS and apps.

Independent Software Vendors and System Integrators interested in working with VIA to develop solutions based on the system are invited to contact us to learn more about the VIA Embedded Digital Signage ISV program.

Applications

With dual Full HD independent screen support, rich 3D graphics and HD video performance, and advanced software support, the VIA ALTA DS 2 is the ideal system-ready single client solution to power Android-based digital signage displays where high-performance video and connectivity are paramount for enhanced customer engagement.

Get the PDF version of the ALTA DS 2 datasheet, or browse the information below:

Model Name	ALTA DS 2
Processor	1.0GHz VIA Elite E1000 Cortex-A9 dual-core SoC
System Memory	2GB DDR3 SDRAM onboard
Storage	4GB eMMC Flash memory Up to 16GB eMMC (optional) Supports 1 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD (Project-based only)
Bootloader	4MB SPI Flash ROM
Graphics	3 integrated, independent 2D/3D and video processing units Graphics engine supporting OpenGL® ES 3.0 hardware acceleration Supports MPEG-2, VC-1 and H.264 video decoding up to 1080p
LAN	Realtek RTL8111G-CG
Audio	Wolfson WM8960 Audio Codec
HDMI	Integrated HDMI 1.4 transmitter 2nd from ADV7511
Front Panel I/O	2 USB 2.0 ports 1 SD card slot 2 Audio jacks: Line-out and Mic-in (shared with CIR, optional) 1 Power on/off button & power indicator LED
Back Panel I/O	2 Mini USB 2.0 ports (optional) - 1 for Wi-Fi - 1 for UART1 TX/RX 2 HDMI ports (1 optional) 1 Gigabit Ethernet port 1 DC-in jack
Power Supply	12V DC-in (typical: 5.12W)
Operating System	Android 4.4.2, Kernel 3.10.0
Operating Temperature	0°C ~ 40°C
Operating Humidity	0 ~ 90% @ 40°C (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature	-20°C ~ 70°C
Dimensions	175mm(W) x 25mm(H) x118(D) (6.88" x 0.98" x 4.64")
Weight	0.555kg (1.22lbs)
Compliance	CE / FCC

ALTA DS 2 Documentation

Document	Version	Date
Operating Guide	v1.61	2016-06-14
Android 4.4.2
Android Development Guide v3.0.12	v1.08	2015-10-22
Android Evaluation Guide v3.0.12	v1.05	2015-10-22
Smart ETK Programming Guide	v1.00	2015-08-25
Android 4.3
Android Development Guide BSP v2.2.2	v1.00	2015-05-19
Android Evaluation Guide for EVK v2.2.2	v1.00	2015-05-19
VIA DMS Documentation	v1.1	2015-01-21
Smart ETK Programming Guide	v0.0.2	2014-08-29
Auto-Update Tool User Guide	v1.3	2014-08-29

ALTA DS 2 Software Downloads

Software	Version	Date
Android 4.4.2
Android 4.4.2 Board Support Package (BSP) (4.7GB)	v3.0.12	2015-10-22
Android 4.4.2 Evaluation Kit (EVK) (628.4MB)	v3.0.12	2015-10-22
Android 4.3 with DMS Support
Android 4.3 Board Support Package (BSP) (3.3GB)	v2.2.2	2015-05-21
Android 4.3 Evaluation Kit (EVK) (155.5MB)	v2.2.2	2015-05-21

 

ALTA DS 2 Ordering Information

Part Number	CPU	Description
VT60800014003-T	VIA Elite E1000 @ 1.0GHz	1.0GHz VIA Elite E1000 Cortex-A9 Android signage system with 2GB DDR3 RAM, 4GB eMMC, 2 HDMI-out, 2 USB 2.0 ports, 2 Mini USB 2.0 ports, SD card slot, Gigabit Ethernet, Stand holder, US power cord, 12V DC-in Packing List: ALTA DS 2 system, Stand holder, AC-to-DC adapter, Power cord (US type)

ALTA DS 2 Accessories

Part Number	Description
Wireless Modules
00GO27100BU2B0D0	VNT9271 IEEE 802.11b/g/n USB Wi-Fi dongle
Mounting Options
VT6076-C0000A1	VESA mount cradle
Cable Accessories
99G33-080297	Debug cable (TX/RX)

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