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TEK3-IMX6UL BOX PC PRODUCT MANUAL
(TEK3-IMX6UL)
VER. 1.00
January 25, 2019

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  • Page 1 TEK3-IMX6UL BOX PC PRODUCT MANUAL (TEK3-IMX6UL) VER. 1.00 January 25, 2019...
  • Page 2 TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Originator Notes 1.00 January 25, 2019 TechNexion First public release Page 2 of 32...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction ............................... 5 1.1. General Care and Maintenance ......................5 2. TEK3-IMX6UL Product Overview ......................6 2.1. Functional Block Diagram ........................6 2.2. Dimensions ............................7 2.3.
  • Page 4 TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 4.2. Mini-PCIe Connector ........................26 4.3. RTC Battery Connector ........................27 4.4. USB Headers ............................ 27 4.5. Default Boot Mode DIP Switch ......................27 5. Mounting..............................28 5.1. Surface Mounting ..........................28 5.2.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 1. Introduction 1.1. General Care and Maintenance Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The following suggestions will help you. •...

  • Page 6: Tek3-Imx6Ul Product Overview

    TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 2. TEK3-IMX6UL Product Overview 2.1. Functional Block Diagram Page 6 of 32...

  • Page 7: Dimensions

    TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 2.2. Dimensions The following figure shows the TEK3-IMX6UL dimensions (unit: mm): Page 7 of 32...

  • Page 8: External Connectors

    TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 2.3. External Connectors The TEK3-IMX6UL has a number of external connectors. Front view: Rear view: 13 14 18 19 20 21 External Connectors: Description Description LAN2 RJ45 connector RST (Reset) button...

  • Page 9: Internal Board Connectors

    TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 2.4. Internal Board Connectors The TEK3-IMX6UL has several connectors, switches and internal expansion options. 2.4.1. Galvanic Isolated (TEK3-IMX6G-05-Rxx-Exx-x-Lxxx-XG20-xx-xxxx) Rear view (opened device) with the galvanic isolated I/0 Expansion and Power Expansion modules:...

  • Page 10: Non-Galvanic Isolated (Tek3-Imx6G-05-Rxx-Exx-X-Lxxx-Xs20-Xx-Xxxx)

    TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 2.4.2. Non-Galvanic Isolated (TEK3-IMX6G-05-Rxx-Exx-x-Lxxx-XS20-xx-xxxx) Rear view (opened device) with the non-galvanic isolated I/0 Expansion and Power Expansion modules: I/O Expansion Module Power Expansion Module NOTE: Internal connectors and switches are accessible only after removing the I/O Expansion and Power Expansion modules.

  • Page 11: Board View Without The Power And I/O Expansion Modules

    TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 2.4.3. Board View Without the Power and I/O Expansion Modules Rear view (opened device) without the I/O Expansion and Power Expansion modules: B* C* D* Internal Connectors and Switches: Description Description M.2 KEY-B slot (USB)

  • Page 12: External Connectors

    Receive Data- Receive Data- 3.2. USB Host Connectors The TEK3-IMX6UL has two USB Host connectors (USB 2.0 signals only) to connect to a USB peripheral such as a keyboard, mouse, USB storage device or USB hub. 3.3. VGA (15-pin D-SUB) Connector The VGA interface available on the TEK3-IMX6UL can be configured to support a secondary display.

  • Page 13: Galvanic Isolated Connectors (Tek3-Imx6G-05-Rxx-Exx-G-Lxxx-Xg20-Xx-Xxxx)

    TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 Header on TEK3-IMX6UL: Molex 43045-0200 (2-pin Micro-Fit 3.0). Cable receptacle: Molex 43025-0200 (2-pin Micro-Fit 3.0) plug with crimp contact Molex 43030-0007. 3.5. Galvanic Isolated Connectors (TEK3-IMX6G-05-Rxx-Exx-G-Lxxx-XG20-xx-xxxx) This product is available with two obligatory: GPIO1, RS-XXX and four optional connectors: GPIO2, GPIO3, RS-XXX and CAN Bus that can be ordered in either galvanic isolated or non-galvanic isolated versions.

  • Page 14: Galvanic Isolated Digital I/O Connector (Gpio1)

    TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 3.5.1. Galvanic Isolated Digital I/O Connector (GPIO1) The galvanic isolated GPIO Expansion header has the following pinout: GPIO1: Signal Description Voltage Current GPIO GPIO Max. Kernel Bank/IO Min. Typ. Max.

  • Page 15: Galvanic Isolated Digital I/O Connectors (Gpio2/Gpio3) (Optional)

    TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 3.5.2. Galvanic Isolated Digital I/O Connectors (GPIO2/GPIO3) (optional) The galvanic isolated GPIO Expansion headers have the following pinout: GPIO2: Signal Description Voltage Current GPIO GPIO Max. Kernel Bank/IO Min. Typ.

  • Page 16: Galvanic Isolated Serial Port (Rs-Xxx)

    RS-232. The secondary port can be configured either as RS-232, or RS- 422 or RS-485. This serial port is set by default as RS-232. Setting the TEK3-IMX6UL in other mode will require to open the device and adjust the internal SW1 DIP and SW3 Terminator Resistor DIP switch settings on the TEP I/O Expansion board.
  • Page 17 TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 RS-232 + RS-232 (default setup): Pin # Signal Description Device Ground SERIAL2A_TXD Port#2A Transmit data (output) ttymxc5 SERIAL2A_RXD Port#2A Receive data (input) ttymxc5 SERIAL2A_RTS Port#2A Request-to-send (output) ttymxc5 SERIAL2A_CTS Port#2A Clear-to-send (input)

  • Page 18: Galvanic Isolated Can Bus Connector (Canbus) (Optional)

    TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 3.5.5. Galvanic Isolated CAN Bus Connector (CANBus) (optional) The galvanic isolated CAN Bus interfaces can be configured as follows: enabling or disabling of CAN Bus terminator resistor will require to open the device and adjust the internal SW2 Terminator Resistor DIP switch settings on the TEP I/O Expansion board.

  • Page 19: Non-Galvanic Isolated Connectors (Tek3-Imx6G-05-Rxx-Exx

    TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 3.6. Non-Galvanic Isolated Connectors (TEK3-IMX6G-05-Rxx-Exx---Lxxx-XS20-xx- xxxx) This product is available with two obligatory: GPIO1, RS-XXX and four optional connectors: GPIO2, GPIO3, RS-XXX and CAN Bus that can be ordered in either galvanic isolated or non-galvanic isolated versions.

  • Page 20: Non-Galvanic Isolated Digital I/O Connector (Gpio1)

    TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 3.6.1. Non-Galvanic Isolated Digital I/O Connector (GPIO1) The non-galvanic isolated GPIO Expansion header has the following pinout: GPIO1: Signal Description Voltage Current GPIO GPIO Max. Kernel Bank/IO Min. Typ. Max.

  • Page 21: Non-Galvanic Isolated Digital I/O Connectors (Gpio2/Gpio3) (Optional)

    TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 3.6.2. Non-Galvanic Isolated Digital I/O Connectors (GPIO2/GPIO3) (optional) The non-galvanic isolated GPIO Expansion headers have the following pinout: GPIO2: Signal Description Voltage Current GPIO GPIO Max. Kernel Bank/IO Min. Typ.

  • Page 22: Non-Galvanic Isolated Serial Port (Rs-Xxx)

    TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 3.6.3. Non-Galvanic Isolated Serial Port (RS-XXX) The dual 2-wire non-galvanic isolated serial ports are configured as follows: the primary and the secondary serial port can only be used as a standard RS-232.

  • Page 23: Non-Galvanic Isolated Can Bus Connector (Canbus) (Optional)

    The TEK3-IMX6UL features a “RST” button for system reset. 3.8. S1 Button The TEK3-IMX6UL by default boots the unit from internal flash storage (eMMC). By pressing the “S1” button before applying power to the unit and keeping the button pressed for 10 seconds, the unit will boot from an alternative boot media, such as a microSD card.

  • Page 24: Micro-Sim Card Slot

    The MMC/SD/SDIO host controller can support a single MMC / SD / SDIO card or device. 3.11. USB OTG (Type-C) Connector The TEK3-IMX6UL has one USB Type-C connector (USB 2.0 signals only) that can be used to connect a host computer to the unit for programming and update purposes.

  • Page 25: Led Light Indicators

    TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 3.12. LED Light Indicators The TEK3-IMX6UL has four programmable LED Light indicators. LED # Color GPIO Kernel GPIO Bank/IO Green GPIO 505 pca9555_9 Green GPIO 506 pca9555_10 Green GPIO 507...

  • Page 26: Internal Connectors And Expansion Options

    4.2. Mini-PCIe Connector The TEK3-IMX6UL has an internal mini-PCIe connector for full or half size cards (Marked E). It supports USB signals only. Only mini-PCIe full size (30 x 50.95 mm) or half size (30 x 26.8 mm) cards are supported.

  • Page 27: Rtc Battery Connector

    Cable receptacle: Molex 051021-8602 (1.25mm Pitch PicoBlade Wire-to-Wire and Wire-to-Board Housing) plug with crimp contact Molex 50058-8000. Battery P/N: KTS BCR2032H14.0AM1XB. 4.4. USB Headers The TEK3-IMX6UL has two internal USB (1 port each) headers (USB 2.0 signals only) (Marked B and C). USB6 / USB7: Pin # Signal...

  • Page 28: Mounting

    TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 5. Mounting This section describes the mounting procedures for the TEK3-IMX6UL. The material in area of the mounting must provide sufficient strength for safe mounting of this device. 5.1. Surface Mounting There are 4 mounting holes (M5) on the front side of the device required for surface mounting.

  • Page 29: Ordering Information

    TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 6. Ordering Information The TEK3-IMX6UL is available in several configurations. Please contact your TechNexion sales contact window or distributor for options and availability details. 6.1. Custom Part Number Rule The TEK3-IMX6UL can be ordered in custom tailored configuration to meet special application requirements and conditions according to the following custom part number creation rules.

  • Page 30: Standard Package Contents

    TEK3-IMX6UL HARDWARE MANUAL – VER 1.00 – JAN 25. 2019 6.2. Standard Package Contents Item Partnumber Description TEK3-IMX6UL Fanless box PC computing system with NXP i.MX6UL Accessoires 1x hexagonal bolt 1x M3 screw (for M.2 card) 1x M2 screw (for mini-PCIe card) 1x plastic washer (for M.2 card)

  • Page 31: Important Notice

    Information published by TechNexion regarding third-party products or services does not constitute a license from TechNexion to use such products or services or a warranty or endorsement thereof. Use of such information may require a license from a third party under the patents or other intellectual property of the third party, or a license from TechNexion under the patents or other intellectual property of TechNexion.

  • Page 32: Disclaimer

    To the extent permitted by law no liability (including liability to any person by reason of negligence) will be accepted by TechNexion Ltd., its subsidiaries or employees for any direct or indirect loss or damage caused by omissions from or inaccuracies in this document.

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