Advertisement

Quick Links

Edge AI Box - NX Indoor User's Manual
Edge AI Box - NX Indoor
User's Manual
Edge AI Box - NX Indoor: EHC-JNX-351-W (Wi-Fi Model), EHC-JNX-351-L (LTE Model)
Document: doc02351
doc02351
© Copyright 2020-2021 EDGEMATRIX, Inc. All rights reserved.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the EHC-JNX-351-W and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Edge EHC-JNX-351-W

  • Page 1 Edge AI Box - NX Indoor User’s Manual Edge AI Box - NX Indoor User’s Manual Edge AI Box - NX Indoor: EHC-JNX-351-W (Wi-Fi Model), EHC-JNX-351-L (LTE Model) Document: doc02351 doc02351 © Copyright 2020-2021 EDGEMATRIX, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Edge AI Box - NX Indoor User’s Manual Introduction Introduction First, allow us to thank you for your purchase. Please read this User’s Manual carefully so that you can fully utilize the capabilities of this product in a correct and safe manner.
  • Page 3: Revision History

    Edge AI Box - NX Indoor User’s Manual Revision History Revision History Date of Issue Version Revision Details Aug. 12, 2021 Corrected some typo. English version available March 2021 Official release October 6, 2020 PRELIMINARY doc02351 © Copyright 2020-2021 EDGEMATRIX, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Safety Precautions ..........................5 Cautions During Use ........................9 1 Overview ............................10 Key Features of the Edge AI Box - NX Indoor ..............10 Software Architecture in the Edge AI Box ................11 2 Included Items ..........................12 3 Component Names and Functions ....................13 4 Peripheral Device Connectivity ....................
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Edge AI Box - NX Indoor User’s Manual Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Please read these Safety Precautions carefully before using this product. Upon reading this documentation, please store it securely for future reference. Please follow the warnings provided herein, as they are intended to prevent damage to property as well as injury to the user and/or other individuals.
  • Page 6 Edge AI Box - NX Indoor User’s Manual Safety Precautions Danger Do not use, store, or leave in an area of high temperature or in an area that may become hot (next to a fire, near a heating device, in direct sunlight, etc.) Fire, injury, and/or electric shock may result.
  • Page 7 Edge AI Box - NX Indoor User’s Manual Safety Precautions Only use the provided AC adapter. Fire, electric shock, or smoke may result. Prohibited Do not damage the provided AC adapter cord. Fire and/or electric shock may result. Prohibited Ensure the following points when handling the AC adapter.
  • Page 8 Edge AI Box - NX Indoor User’s Manual Safety Precautions Notice Do not use this device in the following places. Electric shock may result. • Baths or other areas with high humidity. • Near stoves, humidifiers, or other places with increased water, humidity, steam, oil smoke, Prohibited etc.
  • Page 9: Cautions During Use

    Edge AI Box - NX Indoor User’s Manual Safety Precautions Cautions During Use ¢ Usage Environment • Avoid areas subject to frequent impact and/or vibration. Also, avoid dropping the product. These conditions may affect the delicate internal components of this product, causing damage and/or loss of functionality.
  • Page 10: Overview

    1 Overview The Edge AI Box is a device intended for AI processing of large on-site data sets. The Edge AI Box - NX Indoor is a highly functional device built into a small form factor. Our focus on space has led to a fanless design capable of intense processing tasks.
  • Page 11: Software Architecture In The Edge Ai Box

    Edge AI Box - NX Indoor User’s Manual 1 Overview 1.2 Software Architecture in the Edge AI Box ¢ When using EDGEMATRIX™ User Application Standardized components required by IVA through streamlining Increased IVA Performance NVIDIA JetPack SDK NVIDIA L4T ¢ When using the NVIDIA JetPack SDK...
  • Page 12: Included Items

    Edge AI Box - NX Indoor User’s Manual 2 Included Items 2 Included Items This product includes the following items. Please check that all items are present following purchase. If a component is missing, please contact us. ¢ Included Items •...
  • Page 13: Component Names And Functions

    Edge AI Box - NX Indoor User’s Manual 3 Component Names and Functions 3 Component Names and Functions Antenna connector Connects to the included LTE and Wi-Fi antennae. The LTE version includes 2 LTE antennae, while the Wi-Fi version includes 2 Wi-Fi- antennae.
  • Page 14: Peripheral Device Connectivity

    4 Peripheral Device Connectivity 4 Peripheral Device Connectivity 4.1 Peripheral devices that can be connected The following peripheral devices can be connected to the Edge AI Box - NX Indoor. Peripheral devices are supplied by the user. • LAN cable •...
  • Page 15: Login

    When connecting peripheral devices to the Edge AI Box, the monitor, mouse, keyboard, or other device will become enabled. After starting up the Edge AI Box, the Ubuntu login screen will appear. Log in to Ubuntu to use the Edge AI Box. Click “nvidia”.
  • Page 16: Connecting Cameras

    Hint 6.2 Connecting cameras For IP and GigE cameras, use an ethernet connector when connecting to the Edge AI Box. For USB 2.0 and 3.0 cameras, use a USB 2.0 or 3.0 connector, respectively. Connecting IP and GigE Connecting USB 2.0/3.0...
  • Page 17: Network Settings

    The following communication environments may be used with this device. The user must set up each connectivity environment. The Edge AI BOX - NX Indoor can connect to 2 or more ethernet, Wi-Fi, or LTE networks. When using 2 or more networks, we recommend using silent routing. Routing can prevent IP packets from degrading.
  • Page 18: Lte

    SIM card insertion • Be sure to turn off the Edge AI Box and ensure that it is placed on a stable surface prior to inserting a SIM card. • Do not touch the IC portion of the SIM card.
  • Page 19 Edge AI Box - NX Indoor User’s Manual 7 Network Settings ¢ SIM card insertion SIM cards are inserted into the Edge AI Box LTE module. Remove the screws (4 locations) from the rear lid of the Edge AI Box, then open the lid.
  • Page 20 LTE firmware may differ depending on the type of SIM card used. Upon powering on the Edge AI Box following SIM card insertion, a firmware update screen may appear. In this event, do not activate the Edge AI Box’s sleep mode and do not turn off the power.
  • Page 21: Network Settings

    Edge AI Box - NX Indoor User’s Manual 7 Network Settings 7.2 Network Settings Use the System Settings function to set up the network. Click the System Settings icon. The System Settings screen will appear. Click the Network icon. The Network screen will appear.
  • Page 22 Edge AI Box - NX Indoor User’s Manual 7 Network Settings If using ethernet, select Wired. Connection details will be shown on the right. • If working in a DHCP environment, you can usually connect automatically using a LAN cable connection.
  • Page 23 Edge AI Box - NX Indoor User’s Manual 7 Network Settings Network settings from the network status icon Click the network status icon on the upper right of the desktop to display network status. You can also set network elements here by clicking the different settings.
  • Page 24: Setting Up The Edge Ai Box - Nx Indoor

    8 Setting up the Edge AI BOX - NX Indoor 8 Setting up the Edge AI BOX - NX Indoor Edge AI BOX - NX Indoor allows for various configurations in line with different user environments and goals. This is an example of how to switch the keyboard language.
  • Page 25 Edge AI Box - NX Indoor User’s Manual 8 Setting up the Edge AI BOX - NX Indoor Confirm that Japanese was added to the Text Entry screen, then click “x”. Click the language icon at the upper right of the desktop, then click Japanese.
  • Page 26: Image Update (Flash)

    The Edge AI BOX - NX Indoor contains an NVIDIA Jetson-NANO, and an image containing NVIDIA JetPack drivers and other dependencies required for use on the Edge AI Box comes pre-installed. If a version of JetPack other than the pre- installed version is required, update the image (Flash) and install the NVIDIA Jetson SDK.
  • Page 27 • Please enter the commands correctly. If a command is entered incorrectly, the file will not be properly Notice decompressed. Moreover, the Edge AI Box GUI may not function properly after updating the image. doc02351 © Copyright 2020-2021 EDGEMATRIX, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 28: Executing An Update (Flash)

    9 Image Update (Flash) 9.1.2 Executing an update (Flash) Connect the Edge AI Box to the host PC containing the decompressed image file, then perform an image update (Flash) on the Edge AI Box. Remove the screws (4 locations) from the rear lid of the Edge AI Box, then open the lid.
  • Page 29 Next, run the command “$ sudo ./flash.sh -r jetson-xavier-nx-devkit-emmc Mmcblk0p1” on the host PC. Image Update (Flash) will begin. Once the update is complete, Linux (L4T) will automatically boot up on the Edge AI Box. *1 Update (Flash) will take about 30 minutes.
  • Page 30 9 Image Update (Flash) Once the image update is complete, disconnect the MicroB connector end of the USB cable from the socket in the Edge AI Box. Attach the Edge AI Box rear lid, then tighten the screws (4 locations).
  • Page 31: Nvidia Jetpack Sdk Installation

    9 Image Update (Flash) 9.2 NVIDIA JetPack SDK Installation After updating the image, use the network SSH connection to install the NVIDIA JetPack SDK on the Edge AI Box. 9.2.1 Check Edge AI Box IP Address Before installing the NVIDIA JetPack SDK, check the Edge AI Box IP address.
  • Page 32: Nvidia Jetpack Sdk Installation (Via Host Pc)

    Edge AI Box - NX Indoor User’s Manual 9 Image Update (Flash) 9.2.2 NVIDIA JetPack SDK Installation (via host PC) Install the NVIDIA JetPack SDK to the Edge AI Box using the host PC. When you login to NVIDIA DEVELOPER, the NVIDIA SDK Manager screen will appear.
  • Page 33 Enter the password of the host PC, then click OK. Download and installation of the NVIDIA SDK Manager will begin. As the installation proceeds, screens will appear for entering the Edge AI Box IP address, ID, and password. Enter the following information, then click Install. •...
  • Page 34: Create An Image Clone

    Edge AI Box–NX Indoor-2 10.1 Create an image clone Connect the host PC to the Edge AI Box using an A-to-MicroB type USB cable. Then, overwrite the image file from the host PC as an Edge AI Box clone. Refer to “9.1.2: Executing an update (Flash)” for instructions on how to connect the Edge AI Box to the host PC.
  • Page 35: Clone Update

    Notice 10.2 Clone Update Connect the host PC containing the created clone file to the Edge AI Box you wish to update (Flash) with the clone by using an A-to-MicroB type USB cable. Then, update the image. Refer to “9.1.2: Executing and update (Flash)” for instructions on how to update an image.
  • Page 36: Turning Off The Edge Ai Box

    11 Turning Off the Edge AI Box 11 Turning Off the Edge AI Box When you finish using the Edge AI Box, shut down Ubuntu and turn off the power. Click “ ” at the upper right of the desktop, then click Shut Down...
  • Page 37: Base Specifications

    12 Base Specifications 12 Base Specifications L4T (compatible with Ubuntu 18.04) NVIDIA JetPack 4.4 compatible image * IO drivers are included with the Edge AI Box. JETSON Xavier NX Processor GPU NVIDIA Volta, 384 CUDA cores CPU Carmel ARM® v8.2 (64-bit) HMP CPU...
  • Page 38 Edge AI Box - NX Indoor User’s Manual Contact Us EDGEMATRIX, Inc. 〒150-0034 8-7 Daiwa Daikanyama Building, Daikanyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo TEL:03-6778-8525 E-mail:device_support@edgematrix.com HP:https://edgematrix.com/ doc02351 © Copyright 2020-2021 EDGEMATRIX, Inc. All rights reserved.

This manual is also suitable for:

Ehc-jnx-351-l

Table of Contents