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EAI-I131 User Manual Embedded Computing Platform Version: 1.0 Date of Release: 2023-08-10...
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- assumed to be qualified in the servicing of computer equipment, such as professional system integrators, or service personnel and technicians. The latest version of this document can be found on Lanner’s official website, available either through the product page or through the Lanner Download Center page with a login account and password.
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EAI-I131 User Manual Taiwan Corporate Headquarters China Lanner Electronics Inc. Beijing L&S Lancom Platform Tech. Co., Ltd. 7F, No.173, Sec.2, Datong Rd. Guodong LOFT 9 Layer No. 9 Huinan Road, Xizhi District, New Taipei City 22184, Huilongguan Town, Changping District, Beijing...
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EAI-I131 User Manual Follow these guidelines to ensure general safety: Keep the chassis area clear and dust-free during and after installation. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in the chassis. Fasten your tie or scarf and roll up your sleeves.
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EAI-I131 User Manual Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it makes good skin contact. If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching the metal part of the chassis. Periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which should be between 1 and 10 megohms (Mohms).
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EAI-I131 User Manual Before turning on the device, ground the grounding cable of the equipment. Proper grounding (grounding) is very important to protect the equipment against the harmful effects of external noise and to reduce the risk of electrocution in the event of a lightning strike.
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EAI-I131 User Manual Ordering Information ......................... 9 Optional Accessories .......................... 9 System Specifications ........................10 Front Panel ............................11 Rear Panel ............................12 Block Diagram........................... 13 Internal Jumpers and Connector ...................... 14 Opening the Chassis ......................... 22 Installing Storage Module Card (Optional) ..................23 Installing Wi-Fi Module Card (Optional) ..................
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EAI-I131 User Manual EAI-I131, an industrial-grade AI inference system for 5G edge computing, is built with NVIDIA® Jetson Orin NX/Nano and offers up to 100 TOPS AI performance. The system also supports LTE, 5G Sub6, and Wi-Fi wireless connectivity and provides rich connectivity options, including 2x GbE PoE, 2x COM, 2x USB, and 4x DI/DO ports.
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201mm x 65mm x 196mm Dimension (WxHxD) Mechanical 2.6KG Weight Wallmount, VESA mount (Optional), Chassis w/ Intrusion Design Mounting Driver Support Linux (Nvidia Jetpack 5.1); Linux (Lanner SDK); Ubuntu Security U-bootloader & OS Protected TrustZone & Security Boot Certification CE/FCC Class A, UL...
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EAI-I131 User Manual Description USB Port 2x USB 2.0 Type A Ports Display 1x HDMI Port with Screw Lock SIM Cover SIM Cover w/ Intrusion Design for 2x Nano SIM Reset Button 1x Reset Button Power Switch 1x Power On/Off Switch...
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EAI-I131 User Manual Description 1x 2x5-pin Terminal Block for isolated; COM Port 2x RS232/422/485 (COM1 & COM2; COM2 is optional for 1x CAN 2.0A) 1x 2x6-pin Terminal Block: 4x DI (support PNP/NPN/dry contact), 4x DO (support dry/sink contact); Audio 1x Line-in; 1x Line-out 2x 10/100/1000Mbps LAN RJ45 w/ IEEE802.3af/at PoE (+) w/ surge 2KV...
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EAI-I131 User Manual The block diagram indicates how data flows among components on the motherboard. Please refer to the following figure for your motherboard’s layout design.
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EAI-I131 User Manual CONN1 SIM2 SIM1 J1: Force Recovery Install Jumper for SOM upgrade. Description FORCE_RECOVERY_N USB1: Micro USB for SOM Upgrade Install J1 jumper and flash SOM via this micro USB Port Description VBUS_SENSE USB_DN USB_DP...
EAI-I131 User Manual SW1: MCU UART Trace Switch Latch 1 & Latch 2 turn ON, Latch 3 & Latch 4 turn OFF for Normal Operation (Default) Latch 1 & Latch 2 turn OFF, Latch 3 & Latch 4 turn ON for MCU Upgrade Program.
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EAI-I131 User Manual J13: SOM Debug UART Description UART2_PWR UART2_TXD UART2_RXD JPOESD1: Enable/Disable POE Function Install jumper for disable POE channel (1-2) = Disable LAN1 POE (3-4) = Disable LAN2 POE (SKU C Default Install) Description POE_SD1_1 POE_SD2_1 JBAT1: RTC Battery...
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EAI-I131 User Manual CONN1: Heater CONN. Description PHEAT J2: Power-up Mode (1-2) = Auto-ON (Default) (2-3) = Manual ON Description BMCU_ACOK_CN Pull down 10K to GND J4: PCIe Switch Debug Port Description PCIESW_SMCL PCIESW_SMDA PCIESW_INT_HP J5: PCIe Switch UART Port...
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EAI-I131 User Manual JM2B1: Install Jumper Depends on Different WWAN Module (1-2) = EM9191 Function PIN, install jumper for EM9191 (Default). NC for other WWAN module. (3-4) = EM9191 Function PIN, install jumper for EM9191 (Default). NC for other WWAN module.
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EAI-I131 User Manual To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the unit, please remove all power connections to completely shut down the device, and wear ESD protection gloves when handling the installation steps. 1. Power off the system and disconnect the power cord.
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EAI-I131 User Manual The system supports one M.2 M-Key module card for additional memory storage. Please follow the steps for installation. 1. Power off the system, turn the system around, and open the bottom chassis cover. 2. Locate the M.2 M-Key slot on the motherboard.
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EAI-I131 User Manual The system supports one M.2 E-Key slot for a Wi-Fi module card, an optional accessory. Wi-Fi module requires two antennas. Please follow the steps to install the Wi-Fi module card. 1. Power off the system, turn the system around, and open the bottom chassis cover.
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EAI-I131 User Manual This system features one M.2 B-Key slot for a 5G module card, supporting a dual SIM design. 5G module will require four antennas. Please follow the procedures for the installation of the 5G module card. 1. Power off the system, turn the system around, and open the bottom chassis cover.
EAI-I131 User Manual Installing 5G Antennas Front & Rear Panel ㄉ ㄉ Locate the four (4) antenna RF cables. ㄉ Locate the four (4) IPEX connectors on the 5G module card. 2. Connect the RF cables to the 5G module card.
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EAI-I131 User Manual The SIM slot on the front panel supports 2x Nano SIM cards. The SIM socket supports the push-push mechanism, allowing inserting and ejecting the SIM card to be as easy as one push. 1. Locate the SIM card cover on the front panel.
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EAI-I131 User Manual The system can be mounted on a flat surfaced wall. Please take the following into considerations when mounting the system onto the wall. 1. Fix the wallmount brackets onto the system bottom by securing them with six provided screws.
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EAI-I131 User Manual Align the four mounting holes on the system’s brackets with the four anchoring bolts you just installed on the wall. Drive four (4) long screws into the anchoring bolts to secure the system.
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The latest version of the software installation package can be found on Lanner Developer Site page with a login account and password. For technical support or register for a Lanner Account, please contact your distributor or sales representative, or submit a request at our Lanner Technical Support to contact our technical support department.
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EAI-I131 User Manual THRM_COM1: The terminal resistor of RS422 and RS485 for COM1 1-Enable 0-Disable (Default) Mode2,0 00 = Loop Back (Default) 01 = RS232 11 = RS422 10 = RS485 COM2_MODE Function THRM_COM1 MODE2_COM2 MODE0_COM2 THRM_COM2: The terminal resistor of RS422 and RS485 for COM2...
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EAI-I131 User Manual DIGITAL_DI DIGITAL_OUT bit2 must set 1. Function DIO3 Output DIO2 Output DIO1 Output DIO0 Output Note: When the voltage gets High, the register will display Low. CASE_STATUS (RO) Function SIM Cover Chassis Cover SIM Cover: real-time status...
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EAI-I131 User Manual DIDO Pin define Function Slot DO bit0 DO bit1 DO bit2 DO bit3 DI bit0 DI bit1 DI bit2 DI bit3 Software Setting Enable DIDO Dry Power enable, Bit2 = 1 DI Setting DI (RO): get digital_di...
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EAI-I131 User Manual Chassis and SIM Cover Pin define Function SIM Cover Chassis Cover Software Setting Get current case status. 0-Case Open 1-Case Close Get Touched Status 1. Check case_status must be 0 2. To clear case_touch, lock current status for close status. If open, that status will set.
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EAI-I131 User Manual Audio Control Software Setting Enable Audio Line-in / Line-out Record and Play LTE Control LTE Power Control...
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EAI-I131 User Manual RJ-45 LAN LED 10/100/1G Amber Green Speed Amber (Active) Green (Link) Blinking / Data access 100M Blinking / Data access Blinking / Data access 1. When cable is plug-in and network is linked. Both LED will be bright. The behavior is as defined.
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EAI-I131 User Manual 1. All products are under warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. 2. The buyer will bear the return freight charges for goods returned for repair within the warranty period;...
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EAI-I131 User Manual When requesting RMA service, please fill out the following form. Without this form enclosed, your RMA cannot be processed.
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