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Page 1 Neousys Technology Inc. NRU-160-AWP Series User Manual Revision 1.0...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................2 Legal Information ........................4 Contact Information ....................... 5 Notices ............................ 6 Safety Precautions ......................... 7 Service and Maintenance ...................... 8 ESD Precautions ........................8 About This Manual ......................... 9 Introduction NRU-161V-AWP Specification ..................
Page 3 4.1.3 Operation Modes of Ignition Power Control ............52 Reflashing the System Accessing the Port ....................54 Reflash/ Recovery ....................55...
Page 4: Legal Information
Legal Information Legal Information All Neousys Technology Inc. products shall be subject to the latest Standard Warranty Policy. Neousys Technology Inc. may modify, update or upgrade the software, firmware or any accompanying user documentation without prior notice. Neousys Technology Inc. will provide access to these new software, firmware or documentation releases from download sections of our website or through our service partners.
Page 5: Contact Information
Neousys Technology Inc. (Taipei, Taiwan) 15F, No.868-3, Zhongzheng Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City, 23586, Taiwan Tel: +886-2-2223-6182 Fax: +886-2-2223-6183 Email, Website Americas Neousys Technology America Inc. (Illinois, USA) 3384 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA Tel: +1-847-656-3298 Email, Website China Neousys Technology (China) Ltd.
Page 6: Notices
Disclaimer to change without prior notice. It does not represent commitment from Neousys Technology Inc. Neousys Technology Inc. shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the product or documentation, nor for any infringement on third party rights.
Page 7: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Read these instructions carefully before you install, operate, or transport the system. ⚫ Install the system or DIN rail associated with, at a sturdy location ⚫ Install the power socket outlet near the system where it is easily accessible ⚫...
Page 8: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance ⚫ ONLY qualified personnel should service the system ⚫ Shutdown the system, disconnect the power cord and all other connections before servicing the system ⚫ When replacing/ installing additional components (expansion card, memory module, etc.), insert them as gently as possible while assuring proper connector engagement ESD Precautions ⚫...
Page 9: About This Manual
About This Manual About This Manual This manual introduces and describes how to setup/ install Neousys Technology NRU-161V-AWP/ NRU- 162S-AWP series featuring NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX or Orin™ Nano SoM bundled with JetPack. Revision History Version Date Description Nov. 2024...
Page 10: Introduction
NRU-160-AWP Series Introduction The NRU-160-AWP series is a rugged, IP66 waterproof edge AI computer driven by an NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX or Orin™ Nano. Its target applications include smart city roadside installations, AI inspection in food factories, perception units for outdoor robots, and ADAS for off-highway vehicles. Furthermore, it aims to redefine rugged, wide-temperature edge AI with its waterproof features at an affordable cost, achieved through a streamlined mechanical design, carefully selected waterproof connectors and standardized cable kit.
Page 11: Nru-161V-Awp Specification
NRU-160-AWP Series NRU-161V-AWP Specification System Core NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ Nano system on- Processor NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX system-on- module (SOM), comprising NVIDIA® module (SOM), comprising NVIDIA® Ampere GPU and ARM Cortex CPU Ampere GPU and ARM Cortex CPU 16GB/ 8GB LPDDR5 @ 3200 MHz on...
Page 12 NRU-160-AWP Series Dimension 225 mm (W) x 136 mm (D) x 55 mm (H) (excluding wall-mount) Weight 3.0 kg (excluding wall-mount) Mounting VESA 75 mount (standard) Wall-mount (standard) Environmental -25°C to 70°C with passive cooling (20W TDP mode) ** Operating Temperature With CPU+GPU under full load: Non-throttling at 70°C with 20 TDP mode...
Page 13: Nru-162S-Awp Specification
NRU-160-AWP Series NRU-162S-AWP Specification System Core NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ Nano system on- Processor NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX system-on- module (SOM), comprising NVIDIA® module (SOM), comprising NVIDIA® Ampere GPU and ARM Cortex CPU Ampere GPU and ARM Cortex CPU 16GB/ 8GB LPDDR5 @ 3200 MHz on...
Page 14 NRU-160-AWP Series Mechanical Dimension 225 mm (W) x 136 mm (D) x 55 mm (H) (excluding wall-mount) Weight 3.0 kg (excluding wall-mount) Mounting VESA 75 mount (standard) Wall-mount (standard) Environmental -25°C to 70°C with passive cooling (20W TDP mode) **...
Page 15: Dimensions
NRU-160-AWP Series Dimensions NOTE Both systems share the same dimensions. Therefore, NRU-161V-AWP will be used for dimension demonstration purposes. All measurements are in millimeters (mm). 1.3.1 Front View 1.3.2 Top view...
Page 16: Side View
NRU-160-AWP Series 1.3.3 Side view 1.3.4 Bottom view...
Page 17: Mounting Measurements
NRU-160-AWP Series Mounting Measurements NOTE All measurements are in millimeters (mm). 1.4.1 Front View with Mounting Brackets 1.4.2 Bottom View with Mounting Brackets...
Page 18: Setting Up Your Nru-160-Awp
Unpacking Your System Upon receiving the NRU-160-AWP system, please check immediately if the package contains all the items listed in the following table. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer or Neousys Technology. Item Description...
Page 19: Front I/O Panel
NRU-160-AWP Series Front I/O Panel Item Description M12 A-coded CAN, COM & 1x CAN FD,1x RS232 and GPS PPS (digital input) GPS PPS (DI) M12 X-coded Gigabit The M12 X-coded Ethernet provides rugged connectivity up to Ethernet 1Gbps. FAKRA Z connectors (NRU-...
Page 20: M12 A-Coded Can Fd, Com & Di (Gps Pps)
NRU-160-AWP Series 2.2.1 M12 A-coded CAN FD, COM & DI (GPS PPS) The connector includes one CAN FD, one RS232 COM port, and a GPS PPS input signal. The CAN FD features bandwidth up to 8x that of CAN 2.0, and is a robust industrial bus with a pair of differential signals and is commonly used in various industrial and in-vehicle applications.
Page 21: M12 X-Coded Gigabit Ethernet
NRU-160-AWP Series 2.2.2 M12 X-coded Gigabit Ethernet The system offers one Gigabit Ethernet port, implemented via M12 X-coded connector on the I/O panel. Connector Pin Definition Panel side Cable connector end Signal M12 panel M12 cable connector Wire color side...
Page 22: Fakra Z Connector For Gmsl2 Camera (Nru-161V-Awp Only)
NRU-160-AWP Series 2.2.3 FAKRA Z Connector for GMSL2 Camera (NRU-161V-AWP Only) Fachkreis Automobil (FAKRA) connector is a German standard for SubMiniature version B based automotive-grade connectors. There are eight FAKRA Z connectors on the rear panel side to connect to automotive GMSL2 cameras.
Page 23: Power Over Ethernet + (Nru-162S-Awp Only)
NRU-160-AWP Series 2.2.4 Power Over Ethernet + (NRU-162S-AWP Only) The system offers four Power over Ethernet ports utilizing Intel® I350-AM4 via an M12 X-coded, 8- pin connector. The combined total power budget is 50W. Connector Pin Definition Panel side Cable connector end...
Page 24: M12 A-Coded Dc-In Port With Ignition Power Control
NRU-160-AWP Series 2.2.5 M12 A-coded DC-in Port with Ignition Power Control The system accepts a wide range of DC power input from 8V to 35V via a M12 A-coded connector. The M12 A-coded connectors offer COTS availability and ultra-rugged connection reliability when wiring DC power.
Page 25: Rear I/O Panel
NRU-160-AWP Series Rear I/O Panel Item Description M12 A-coded VGA port VGA output supports resolution up to 1920x1080 @ 60Hz. M12 A-coded USB 2.0 The M12 A-coded USB 2.0 port is backward-compatible with ports USB 1.1 / 1.0. Power button...
Page 26: M12 A-Coded Vga Port
NRU-160-AWP Series 2.3.1 M12 A-coded VGA Port VGA connector is the most common video display connection. The VGA output supports up to 1920x1080 @ 60Hz resolution. To support VGA display output and achieve best VGA output resolution, you need to install corresponding graphics drivers.
Page 27 NRU-160-AWP Series VSYNC_CN VGA_SCL NOTE Please make sure your VGA cable includes SDA and SCL (DDC clock and data) signals for correct communication with monitor to get resolution/timing information. A cable without SDA/ SCL can cause blank screen on your VGA monitor due to incorrect resolution/timing output.
Page 28: M12 A-Coded Usb 2.0 Port
NRU-160-AWP Series 2.3.2 M12 A-coded USB 2.0 Port The USB2.0 ports are implemented via native xHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface) and are backward compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 1.0 devices. UEFI USB support is also provided so you can use USB keyboard/ mouse in UEFI shell environment.
Page 29: Power Button
NRU-160-AWP Series 2.3.3 Power Button The power button is a non-latched switch for ATX mode on/off operation. Press to turn on the system, the button should light up and to turn off, you can either issue a shutdown command in the OS, or just press the power button.
Page 30: Internal I/Os
WiFi, GPS, etc. NOTE If the module is installed after the initial purchase, you may need to contact Neousys Technology or an authorized distributor for a customized panel with the required number of waterproof SMA...
Page 31 NRU-160-AWP Series mini-PCIe Pin Definition Pin # Signal Pin # Signal +3.3V +1.5V Mechanical Key PERST# PERn0 +3.3V PERp0 +1.5V PETn0 PETp0 USB_D- USB_D+ +3.3V +3.3V +1.5V +3.3V WARNING Some off-the-shelf mini-PCIe 4G modules are not compliant to standard mini-PCIe interface. They use 1.8V I/O signals instead of standard 3.3V I/O and may have signal conflict.
Page 32: B Key 3042/ 3052 & Sim Slots
NRU-160-AWP Series 2.4.2 M.2 B Key 3042/ 3052 & SIM Slots The system has an M.2 3042/ 3052 slot (indicated in blue rectangle) with dual SIM slots (indicated rectangle) supporting 5G/ 4G. A copper standoff is provided for you to secure onto the...
Page 33 NRU-160-AWP Series M.2 (B Key) Slot Pin Definition Pin # Signal Pin # Signal +3V3 +3V3 USB_D+ USB_D- Mechanical Key USB3.0-RX- USB3.0-RX+ UIM1-RESET UIM1-CLK USB3.0-TX- UIM1-DATA USB3.0-TX+ UIM1-PWR UIM2-DATA UIM2-CLK UIM2-RST UIM2-PWR +3V3 +3V3 +3V3...
Page 34: Ignition Rotary Switch
NRU-160-AWP Series 2.4.3 Ignition Rotary Switch The ignition power control switch features multiple modes for pre and post ignition settings. Please refer to the section Ignition Power Control for details.
Page 35: M.2 M Key 2242 For Nvme Ssd
NRU-160-AWP Series 2.4.4 M.2 M Key 2242 for NVMe SSD The system has a Gen3 x1 PCIe M.2 2242 slot with a pre-installed NVMe SSD. The PCIe Gen3 x1 slot features a maximum speed of 8Gbps (1GB/s). M.2 (M Key) Slot Pin Definition...
Page 36: System Installation
NOTE Due to waterproof IP66 rating, for the installation/ replacement of following items, please contact Neousys Technology or an authorized dealer 1. NVIDIA® Jetson module replacement 2. M.2 2242 NVMe SSD replacement 3. Wireless module (WiFi, 5G, 4G, etc.) requiring SMA antenna installation.
Page 37: Disassembling The Enclosure
NRU-160-AWP Series Disassembling the Enclosure 1. Remove the screws indicated at the bottom of the system. 2. Remove the screws indicated to access the onboard expansion slots.
Page 38 NRU-160-AWP Series 3. Gently lift and remove the heatspreader to gain access to the expansion slots.
Page 39: Installing Internal Modules
NRU-160-AWP Series Installing Internal Modules NOTE Due to waterproof IP66 rating, for SMA antenna installation, please contact Neousys Technology or your authorized dealer for compatible enclosure panel. 3.2.1 Installing Mini-PCIe Module (PCIe + USB Signal) There is a mini-PCIe slot for the system to install a WiFi wireless module. Please follow the procedures below for installation.
Page 40 NRU-160-AWP Series Connect Clip on the IPEX-to-SMA cable to the module and secure the antenna to the front or rear panel. Please refer to the module’s manual for clip-on connection. Clip on IPEX-to-SMA cable NOTE Due to waterproof IP66 rating, for SMA antenna installation, please contact Neousys Technology or your authorized dealer for compatible enclosure panel.
Page 41: Key 3042/ 3052 & Sim Installation
M. 2 B Key 3042/ 3052 & SIM Installation NOTE Due to waterproof IP66 rating, for SMA antenna installation, please contact Neousys Technology or your authorized dealer for compatible enclosure panel. There is one M.2 2242/ 3052 B key module expansion slot for system to install a 5G/ LTE wireless communication module.
Page 42 NRU-160-AWP Series If you are installing a 5G/ 4G wireless module that requires a SIM card, please install the SIM card first by pushing the SIM slot holder in the direction shown (OPEN), and flip open the holder to place the SIM into the slot. Otherwise go to the next step.
Page 43 NRU-160-AWP Series To install the antenna onto the system enclosure, clip on the IPEX-to-SMA cable to the module and secure the antenna to the side panel (refer to the module’s manual for clip-on connection). Clip on the IPEX-to-SMA cable NOTE If the module is installed after initial purchase, you may need to return the unit to Neousys Technology or an authorized distributor for SMA antenna installation.
Page 44: Reinstalling The Enclosure
NRU-160-AWP Series Reinstalling the Enclosure Ensure the O-ring is properly seated in the groove. With the O-ring seated in the groove, place the bottom panel onto the enclosure. NOTE Please make sure the O-ring is seated properly in the groove to ensure the system’s IP66...
Page 45 NRU-160-AWP Series Secure the bottom panel with screws indicated. Make note of the screws indicated in red, secure them gradually, and in increamental order shown to complete the enclosure installation. NOTE Please secure each screw with a torque range of 8.1 – 9.9 kgf for waterproof capability.
Page 46: Mounting The System
NRU-160-AWP Series Mounting the System To system comes with mounting brackets as a standard kit. With the brackets installed, you may mount the system onto a wall or any sturdy flat surface. To mount the system, please refer to the following instructions: Remove the four screws with rubber stand.
Page 47 NRU-160-AWP Series Take the two brackets and screw set out of the accessory box, and attach the brackets using the M4 screws provided. Secure the system onto the wall or a sturdy flat surface. When wall mounting, please mount the system’s in the direction so the heatsink’s fins are...
Page 48: Powering On The System
NRU-160-AWP Series Powering on the System The system can be powered on using the power button. This is the simplest way to turn on your system. The power button on the side panel is a non-latched switch and behaves as the ATX-mode on/off control.
Page 49: Ignition Power Control
NRU-160-AWP Series Ignition Power Control The ignition power control module for in-vehicle applications is an MCU-based implementation that monitors the ignition signal and reacts to turn on/off the system according to predefined on/off delay. Its built-in algorithm supports other features such as ultra-low power standby, battery-low protection, system hard-off, etc.
Page 50: 4.1.1 Additional Features Of Ignition Power Control
NRU-160-AWP Series 4.1.1 Additional Features of Ignition Power Control In addition to the typical timing correlation, the ignition power control module offers additional features to provide additional reliability for in-vehicle applications. ⚫ Low battery detection The ignition power control module continuously monitors the voltage of DC input when the system is operational.
Page 51: Wiring Ignition Signal
NRU-160-AWP Series 4.1.2 Wiring Ignition Signal To have ignition power control for in-vehicle usage, you need to supply IGN signal to the system. The IGN input is located on the M12 L-coded 5-pin connector (shared with DC power input). For in- vehicle ignition control wiring, please do the following: 1.
Page 52 NRU-160-AWP Series 4.1.3 Operation Modes of Ignition Power Control You can use the rotary switch to configure the operation mode. The system offers 16 (0~15) operation modes with different power-on/power-off delay configurations. By default, the IGN mode “Disassembling the is set to Mode F. Please refer to the section system”...
Page 53 NRU-160-AWP Series ⚫ Mode 3 ~ Mode 12 Mode 3 ~ Mode 12 have various power-on delay and power-off delay. Each mode supports a hard- off timeout of 10 minutes. Mode Power-on Delay Power-off Delay Hard-off Timeout 10 seconds 10 seconds...
Page 54 NRU-160-AWP Series Reflashing the System The system is shipped with JetPack 5.x installed as a turnkey solution. If you are familiar and experienced with the platform, you can skip this section and start your development. This section will show you how to reflash the system with a pre-built system image by Neousys.
Page 55 NRU-160-AWP Series Reflash/ Recovery 1. For detailed recovering/ reflash process procedure, please refer to this link. 2. When done recovering/ reflashing, disconnect the Type-C cable from the system, and secure the port cover. Note that the port cover MUST be secured in the specific orientation shown, or it will lose it waterproof capability.

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