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  • Page 1 IBOX-600 Series User Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Version Date Description of Changes 2025-02-18 Initial release.
  • Page 3 Disclaimer SINTRONES® Technology Corp. shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages resulting from the performance or use of this product. SINTRONES® Technology Corp. makes no representation or warranty regarding the content of this manual.
  • Page 4 80˚C. To prevent damage, the product must be used in a controlled environment. CAUTION: Incorrectly replacing the battery may damage this computer. Replace only with the same or equivalent recommended by SINTRONES® Technology Corp. Dispose of the used battery according to the manufacturer's instructions. Technical Support Please call or e-mail our customer service when you cannot fix the problems.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Introduction..............................7 1.1. Product Information..........................8 1.2. Product Photos........................... 10 1.3. Mechanical Drawings..........................11 1.4. Package Contents..........................12 1.5. Power Consumption..........................14 2. Getting Started............................16 2.1. SoM and SSD Info..........................17 2.1.1. Information about Jetson Modules................... 18 2.1.2. M.2 Key M Slot.........................19 2.2.
  • Page 6 3.3.9. USB Type-C Port........................46 3.3.10. Power Button (LED Light Status)................... 46 4. Expansion..............................47 4.1. Top View of Mainboard........................48 4.2. Specifications of Expansion Slots/Connectors................... 49 4.2.1. M.2 Key E Slot......................... 49 4.2.2. M.2 Key B Slot......................... 50 4.2.3. mPCIe Connector........................52 4.2.4.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction This chapter introduces SINTRONES® IBOX-600 and gives an overview of its product details. Topics in this chapter include: • Product Information (on page 8) • Product Photos (on page 10) • Mechanical Drawings (on page 11) • Package Contents (on page 12) •...
  • Page 8: Product Information

    1.1. Product Information Table 1-1 Specifications System Power Module Power Input • NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX 16GB • DC 9V ~ 60V via 3-pin terminal block / M12 K-coded con- (1024 CUDA cores + 8-core ARM Cortex-A78AE CPU + 16 nector GB LPDDR5) •...
  • Page 9 Table 1-2 Ordering Information Model Number IBOX-600-ONX16 NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX 16GB IBOX-600-ONX8 NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX 8GB IBOX-600-ON8 NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ Nano 8GB IBOX-600-ON4 NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ Nano 4GB IBOX-600-M12X-ONX16 NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX 16GB / Model M12X IBOX-600-M12X-ONX8 NVIDIA®...
  • Page 10: Product Photos

    1.2. Product Photos Figure 1-1 Front Panel of IBOX-600 with M12 Connectors Figure 1-2 Front Panel of IBOX-600 with RJ-45 Connectors Figure 1-3 Rear View of IBOX-600...
  • Page 11: Mechanical Drawings

    1.3. Mechanical Drawings Unit : mm Nano SIM CARD Nano SIM CARD Without SIM Card Cover M12 Version RJ-45 Version...
  • Page 12: Package Contents

    1.4. Package Contents See the following list to check if it matches your product package contents. Please contact SINTRONES® sales representatives or our sales partners if any of the items is missing. Table 1-5 Package Contents for IBOX-600 Item Photo...
  • Page 13 Item Photo Quantity Description Thermal pad (30x34x1.5T Used to transfer heat from an installed M.2 3042 or 3052 module DIN rail clip Used to mount the computer to DIN rails Power cable for IBOX-600 Used to connect the computer with a models with M12 connec- M12 K-coded connector to a DC pow- tors...
  • Page 14: Power Consumption

    1.5. Power Consumption See the following table as the power consumption of IBOX-600. Table 1-6 IBOX-600(-M12X)-ONX16 Input Voltage Mode 25W (SoM Power 35.55W 34.32W 34.08W 35.04W 37.80W Mode) Idle 11.7W 12.72W 12.96W 14.88W 16.80W Standby 1.80W 2.52W 4.08W 6.24W 7.20W Table 1-7 IBOX-600(-M12X)-ONX8 Input Voltage Mode...
  • Page 15 Table 1-9 IBOX-600(-M12X)-ON4 Input Voltage Mode 10W (SoM Power 26.16W 26.16W 27.36W 29.28W 30.00W Mode) Idle 9.60W 9.60W 10.32W 12.96W 13.80W Standby 2.76W 2.76W 3.36W 4.80W 5.40W Note: All test results are based on NVIDIA® JetPack 5.1.3 with 5V supply voltage for Jetson SoM.
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    2. Getting Started Topics in this chapter include: • SoM and SSD Info (on page 17) • System Setup (on page 21) • Booting the System (on page 35)
  • Page 17: Som And Ssd Info

    2.1. SoM and SSD Info The pre-installed NVIDIA® Jetson system on modules (SoM) and NVMe SSD are located on the bottom side of the mainboard. It is suggested to consult SINTRONES technical support for expansion requirements for Jetson SoM or an NVMe SSD.
  • Page 18: Information About Jetson Modules

    2.1.1. Information about Jetson Modules Table 2-1 NVIDIA® Jetson Orin NX/Nano Modules Pre-installed in IBOX-600 Series Jetson Orin NX Series Jetson Orin Nano Series Model Jetson Orin NX Jetson Orin NX Jetson Orin Nano Jetson Orin Nano 16GB 1024-core NVIDIA® Ampere architecture GPU with 32 Tensor 512-core NVIDIA®...
  • Page 19: Key M Slot

    2.1.2. M.2 Key M Slot M.2 Key M Slot Description Size NGFF 2280 / 75 Pin Type M.2 Key M H:8.5mm Location SoM and SSD Info (on page 17) for the information. Drawing Table 2-2 Pin Definition of M.2 Key M Slot Signal Signal 3VSB...
  • Page 20 Signal Signal PCIE0_RX0_N JS_I2C2_SDA PCIE0_RX0_P M2M_ALERT PCIE0_TX0_N PCIE0_TX0_P PCIE0_RST PCIE0_CLKREQ PCIE0_CLK_N PCIE_WAKE PCIE0_CLK_P NGFF3_PEDET 3VSB 3VSB 3VSB...
  • Page 21: System Setup

    2.2. System Setup This section describes how to install expansion modules and the optional backup battery for this computer, as well as how to mount the computer onto a DIN rail. Before you start the installation, check the following safety instructions: Important: •...
  • Page 22: Installing Expansion Modules

    Figure 2-5 IBOX-600 Model with M12 Connectors 3. Remove the four screws on the bottom cover. 4. After removing all the specified screws, gently lift the bottom cover and place it carefully. 2.2.2. Installing Expansion Modules This section provides step-by-step instructions on how to install M.2 3042/3052, M.2 2230, and mPCIe expansion modules.
  • Page 23 2.2.2.1. Installing an M.2 3042 or 3052 Module 1. Installing an M.2 3042 Key B LTE WWAN card (USB 3.0): a. Locate the M.2 3042 Key B slot on the mainboard. b. Move the standoff screw (H73D50) from location H8 to H9 as shown below: Figure 2-6 Standoff Screw (H73D50) c.
  • Page 24 e. To install a heatsink for the installed M.2 3042 module, go to Installing a Heatsink for the M.2 3042 or 3052 Module (on page 24) for the instructions. 2. Installing an M.2 3052 Key B 5G WWAN card (USB 3.0): a.
  • Page 25 a. Figure 2-7 Thermal pads attached to the heatsink 3. Fasten the standoff screws (H75D50) to the mainboard as indicated in the figure below. 4. Align the two mounting holes on the heatsink with the mounting screw-holes on the mainboard, and then place the heatsink above the installed M.2 3042 or 3052 module.
  • Page 26 2.2.2.2. Installing an M.2 2230 Module 1. Locate the M.2 2230 Key E slot on the mainboard. 2. Align the notch on the expansion module with the ridge in the slot and gently insert the module at a 30 degree angle until it is fully embedded, and then press it down. Note: Ensure you align the semicircular mounting hole at the center of the opposite edge on the module with the copper pillar bump when pressing the module down.
  • Page 27: Installing A Backup Battery (Ups)

    3. Secure the mPCIe card to the mainboard with the M2x5L screw(s) included in the package (see Package Contents (on page 12). 2.2.3. Installing a Backup Battery (UPS) 1. Before you begin, check the optional backup battery kit purchased from SINTRONES®, which includes: ◦ 1 x battery cover ◦ 1 x battery with a power cable...
  • Page 28 ◦ 2 x screw F Type M3*4L ISO BK ◦ 2 x sponges 2. On both sides of the battery, peel off the release liners of the double-sided tapes. 3. Turn over the battery and adhere it to the battery cover with the information label face up. 4.
  • Page 29: Installing A Nano Sim Card

    8. Connect the other end of the power cable to the UPS1 position on the mainboard as shown below. 2.2.4. Installing a Nano SIM Card 1. Ensure the IBOX-600 is powered off. 2. Remove the screw to remove the protection cover on the real panel. 3.
  • Page 30 4. With the gold/bronze chip side facing up, insert the nano SIM card into the slot. 5. Use your fingernail or a small paperclip to press the card inwards until it locks in place. Note: To remove the SIM card, enusre you power off the system, and then use your fingernail or a small paperclip to push the card until it pops out.
  • Page 31: Mounting The Ibox-600

    2.2.5. Mounting the IBOX-600 The IBOX-600 series can be mounted on a DIN rail using the DIN rail clips included in the package. 1. Check the Package Contents (on page 12) and get the items below: ◦ 6 x Screw F Type M3*10L Ni ◦...
  • Page 32 5. Turn over the bottom cover, and then secure the DIN rail clips to the bottom cover with the M3*10L Ni screws. 6. Reconnect the CAN bus cable and DI/DO cable to the mainboard.
  • Page 33 7. Reinstall the bottom cover. 8. Locate the notches on the rail clips that are designed to securely lock the DIN rail in place. 9. Align one edge of the DIN rail with the notches on the rail clips and insert it.
  • Page 34 10. Press the other edge of the DIN rail firmly until it is fully embedded into the other side of the notches on the rail clips.
  • Page 35: Booting The System

    2.3. Booting the System This section describes how to boot the system via an ignition switch or the power button. 2.3.1. Turning On System By Ignition Switch 1. See the following diagrams as the illustration of wiring an ignition switch to use in fields with or without an ignition system.
  • Page 36: Turning On System By Power Button

    5. The system starts checking if there's any incoming ignition signal. It takes about 3 seconds for the system to run the ignition control process. Note: SINTRONES® provides ignition power management that monitors the ignition signal and controls the system boot process to avoid potential risk of downtime or damages to the connected devices and system.
  • Page 37: External I/O Ports

    3. External I/O Ports Topics in this chapter include: • Front Panel (on page 38) • Rear Panel (on page 40) • Specifications of External I/O Ports (on page 42)
  • Page 38: Front Panel

    3.1. Front Panel This section provides the front panel view and the description of the associated I/O interface. Figure 3-1 Front Panel of IBOX-600 Models with M12 Connectors Figure 3-2 Front Panel of IBOX-600 Models with RJ-45 Connectors Table 3-1 I/O Interface on Front Panel Item I/O Interface Description...
  • Page 39 Item I/O Interface Description Specification DC Input Input voltage range: 9 ~ 60 VDC DC-IN Port (M12 K-coded Connector) (on page 42) • 2.a: M12 K-coded connector • 2.b: 3.5mm terminal block DC-IN Port (3.5mm Termi- nal Block) (on page 42) •...
  • Page 40: Rear Panel

    3.2. Rear Panel This section provides the rear panel view and the description of the associated I/O interface. Figure 3-3 Rear Panel of IBOX-600 Models Table 3-2 I/O Interface on Rear Panel Item I/O Interface Description Specification HDMI® Port Supports resolutions up to 3840 x 2160p HDMI®...
  • Page 41 Item I/O Interface Description Specification Note: Ensure you power off the system before installing or removing the SIM card. Power Button System power status: Power Button (LED Light Status) (on page 46) • Red light: Standby mode • Blue light: System turned on Service Port Recovery button and USB (Device) port...
  • Page 42: Specifications Of External I/O Ports

    3.3. Specifications of External I/O Ports This section provides drawings and pin definitions of the external I/O ports. 3.3.1. DC-IN Port (M12 K-coded Connector) Table 3-3 Pin Definition of DC-IN Port (M12 K-coded Connector) Signal 9 ~ 60 VDC 3.3.2. DC-IN Port (3.5mm Terminal Block) Table 3-4 Pin Definition of DC-IN Port (3.5mm Terminal Block) Signal Ignition...
  • Page 43: Com Port

    3.3.3. COM Port Table 3-5 Pin Definition of COM Port (D-SUB 9 (Male)) D-SUB 9 (Male) RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 DCD# TXD- Data- TXD+ Data+ RXD+ DTR# RXD- DSR# RTS# CTS# 3.3.4. CAN FD Port Table 3-6 Pin Definition of CAN Bus Port D-SUB 9 (Male) CAN Bus CAN_L...
  • Page 44: Di/Do Port

    3.3.5. DI/DO Port Table 3-7 Pin Definition of DI/DO Port Signal Signal DI_4 DI_3 DI_2 DI_1 DO_4 DO_3 DO_2 DO_1 3.3.6. LAN Port (M12 X-coded Connector) Table 3-8 Pin Definition of LAN Port (M12 X-coded Connector) Signal LAN_MDI0P LAN_MDI0N LAN_MDI1P LAN_MDI1N LAN_MDI3P LAN_MDI3N...
  • Page 45: Usb 3.2 Port

    3.3.7. USB 3.2 Port Table 3-9 Pin Definition of USB 3.2 Port Signal VBUS StdA_SSRX- StdA_SSRX+ GND_DRAIN StdA_SSTX- StdA_SSTX+ 3.3.8. HDMI® Port Table 3-10 Pin Definition of HDMI® Port Signal Signal HDMI_DATA2_P HDMI_DATA2_N HDMI_DATA1_P HDMI_DATA1_N HDMI_DATA0_P HDMI_DATA0_N HDMI_CLK_P HDMI_CLK_N HDMI_SCL HDMI_DATA V5P_S_HDMI HDMI_HPDET...
  • Page 46: Usb Type-C Port

    3.3.9. USB Type-C Port Table 3-11 Pin Definition of USB Type-C Port Signal Signal 3.3.10. Power Button (LED Light Status) Table 3-12 Pin Definition of Power Button (LED Light Status) Signal Signal POWER_LED+ POWER_LED-...
  • Page 47: Expansion

    4. Expansion This chapter provides more details about the internal slots or connectors used for expansion purpose. Topics in this chapter include: • Top View of Mainboard (on page 48) • Specifications of Expansion Slots/Connectors (on page 49)
  • Page 48: Top View Of Mainboard

    4.1. Top View of Mainboard Internal Item Description Specification Connector M.2_AE_KEY M.2 2230 Key E slot used for installing an M.2 Key E Slot (on page 49) expansion module such as a WLAN or Bluetooth module M2B3 M.2 3042/3052 Key B slot used for installing an M.2 Key B Slot (on page 50) expansion module such as a WWAN module MINICARD1...
  • Page 49: Specifications Of Expansion Slots/Connectors

    4.2. Specifications of Expansion Slots/Connectors This section provides drawings and pin definitions about the slots or connectors used to install expansion modules. 4.2.1. M.2 Key E Slot M.2 Key E Slot Description Size NGFF 2230 / 75 Pin Type M.2 Key E H:8.5mm Location Top View of Mainboard (on page 48) for the information.
  • Page 50: Key B Slot

    Signal Signal PCIE1_TX0_N PCIE1_RX0_P PCIE1_RX0_N PCIE1_CLK_P PCIE1_CLK_N BT_OSC_32KHZ PCIE1_RST PCIE1_CLKREQ M2E_WIFI_DIS2(BT) PCIE_WAKE M2E_WIFI_DIS1(WIFI) JS_I2C2_SDA JS_I2C2_SCL M2E_ALERT WIFI_WAKE V3P3_A V3P3_A 4.2.2. M.2 Key B Slot M.2 Key B Slot Description Size NGFF 3042 / 3052 / 75 Pin Type M.2 Key B H:8.5mm Location Top View of Mainboard (on page 48) for the information.
  • Page 51 Table 4-2 Pin Definition of M.2 Key B Slot Signal Signal 3VSB 3VSB Reserve M2B_USB1_DP Reserve M2B_USB1_DN Reserve WWAN_WAKE M2B1DPR Reserve M2B_USB3.2_RXN M2UIM_RST_A M2B_USB3.2_RXP M2UIM_CLK_A M2UIM_DAT_A M2B_USB3.2_TXN M2UIM_PWR_A M2B_USB3.2_TXP M2B_ALERN DEV_3V3RST# Reserve WWAN_WAKE...
  • Page 52: Mpcie Connector

    Signal Signal M2B1RST2 CONFIG_1 3VSB 3VSB 3VSB 4.2.3. mPCIe Connector mPCIe Connector Description Size 2 x 26 / 52 Pin Type MINI PCI-E CON H:9.2mm Location Top View of Mainboard (on page 48) for the information. Drawing Table 4-3 Pin Definition of mPCIe Connector (MINICARD1 & 2) Signal Signal WAKE#...
  • Page 53: Ups1 Jst Connector

    Signal Signal W_DIS RESET# 3V3_VSB 1V5(Reserve) I2C_SCL I2C_SDA USB_DN USB_DP 3V3_VSB 3V3_VSB 1V5(Reserve) 3V3_VSB 4.2.4. UPS1 JST Connector Top View of Mainboard (on page 48) for the location of the UPS1 JST connector. Table 4-4 Pin Definition Signal +12V UPS +12V UPS...
  • Page 54: Software

    5. Software Topics in this chapter include: • System Recovery (on page 55) • Smart Power Management Settings (on page 61) • Interface Controller Commands (on page 64)
  • Page 55: System Recovery

    You must install a board support package (BSP) image on the host computer before performing the system recovery for the IBOX-600. Follow the procedures below to start the installation. 1. Download the BSP image from SINTRONES® webiste or contact our sales representative for the BSP image.
  • Page 56: Executing The Recovery

    3. Locate the RECOVERY button. 4. Press and hold the RECOVERY button, at the same time, connect the IBOX-600 to a power source and enable ignition if any. Note: If the IBOX-600 is not connected with any ignition system, simply press the power button. 5.
  • Page 57: Configuring The Recovered System

    1. On the host computer, enter the following command in the terminal to check if the IBOX-600 is set in recovery mode. $ lsusb | grep NVIDIA 2. The following strings with the VID/PID info appear, indicating the IBOX-600 is in recovery mode. If these strings do not appear, repeat the steps in Setting IBOX-600 in Recovery Mode (on page 55).
  • Page 58 1. After the system reboot, the System Configuration wizard appears to guide users to complete the initial basic settings for the Linux for Tegra (LT4) platform. 2. Select I accept the terms of these licenses and then select Continue. 3. Select the preferred language setting and then select Continue. 4.
  • Page 59 5. Select your location and then select Continue. 6. Specify the credentials such as a username and a password to create a user account. It is suggested to select Require my password to log in for security reasons. Select Continue to proceed to next step.
  • Page 60 7. Choose Install Chromium Browser or Do not install... based on your needs, and then select Continue. 8. The system starts running the specified configuration and will reboot to complete the system configuration. 9. The NVIDIA logo appears and then the restored system will enter the welcome screen, ready to use now.
  • Page 61: Smart Power Management Settings

    5.2. Smart Power Management Settings This section summarizes the commands available for configuring the Smart Power Management function. 5.2.1. Overview of Smart Power Management Commands The general formats of the Smart Power Management commands are as follows: : Used to check the current state of certain functionality. # i2cget -f -y <i2c_num>...
  • Page 62 Command Value Description Outcome Check the ignition power on If the delay time is set as 1 i2cget -y -f 1 0x4a 0x62 delay time by hours hour, the output will be 0x01 For example: Set the ignition power on de- For example, if you enter i2cset -f -y 1 0x4a 0x62 lay time by hours...
  • Page 63 Table 5-4 Saving the Setting Command Value Description Outcome Save the setting. The specified setting will be i2cset -f -y 1 0x4a 0x28 0x02 saved. Note: Ensure you enter i2cset -f -y 1 0x4a to save 0x28 0x02 and allow the system to excute the speci- fied setting.
  • Page 64: Interface Controller Commands

    5.3. Interface Controller Commands This section summarizes commands available for configuring the COM (RS-232/422/485), CAN FD, and DI/DO interface controllers. 5.3.1. Commands for COM Port (RS-232/422/485 Configuration) The name of the COM port: ttyTHS0 See the following tables as the available commands list for the COM port. Table 5-5 Switching between RS-232/422/485 Command Outcome...
  • Page 65 5.3.1.2. RS-422 Test Program This section provides some sample programs for sending commands over RS-422. Enter the following command to complie the RS-422 program: A Test Program for RS-422: 5.3.1.3. RS-485 Test Program and Source Code This section provides some sample programs for sending commands over RS-485. Enter the following command to complie the RS-485 program: A Test Program for RS-485: The source code:...
  • Page 66 #include <linux/types.h> #include <linux/i2c.h> #include <linux/i2c-dev.h> # define TIOCM_DTR 0x002 # define TIOCM_RTS 0x004 # define TIOCM_ST 0x008 # define TIOCM_SR 0x010 # define TIOCM_CTS 0x020 # define TIOCM_CAR 0x040 # define TIOCM_RNG 0x080 # define TIOCM_DSR 0x100 # define TIOCM_CD TIOCM_CAR # define TIOCM_RI TIOCM_RNG #define SYSFS_GPIO_EXPORT "/sys/class/gpio/export"...
  • Page 67 int main(void) { struct serial_rs485 rs485conf = {0}; char buf[8] = {0}; int n = 0; //int sp0 = 0; //int fd; struct termios tio; memset(&tio, 0, sizeof(tio)); tio.c_iflag = 0; tio.c_oflag = 0; tio.c_cflag = CS8 | CREAD | CLOCAL; tio.c_lflag = 0;...
  • Page 68: Can Fd Configuration

    fd = open(SYSFS_GPIO_EXPORT, O_WRONLY); if(fd == -1) printf("ERR: Radio hard reset pin open error.\n"); close(fd); return -1; write(fd, SYSFS_GPIO_RST_PIN_VAL ,sizeof(SYSFS_GPIO_RST_PIN_VAL)); close(fd); fd = open(SYSFS_GPIO_RST_DIR, O_WRONLY); if(fd == -1) printf("ERR: Radio hard reset pin direction open error.\n"); close(fd); return -1; write(fd, SYSFS_GPIO_RST_DIR_VAL, sizeof(SYSFS_GPIO_RST_DIR_VAL)); close(fd);...
  • Page 69 Command Description Outcome Send data cansend can0 123#abcdabcd Disable the transmission function sudo ip link set down can0 of the CAN bus Set the standard bit rate for the sudo ip link set can0 type can CAN bus as 1 Mbps and the data bitrate 1000000 dbitrate 2000000 phase bit rate for CAN FD (Flexi- fd on...
  • Page 70: Dio Configuration

    5.3.3. DIO Configuration The NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX module supports 4 channels of programmable digital input (DI) and digital output (DO), which can be configured to communicate or exchange data with the connected peripheral devices. Note: The DIO pins will be reset to default settings after a cold boot. The general formats of the DIO commands are as follows: : Used to check the current state of certain DI or DO # i2cget -f -y <i2c_num>...
  • Page 71 Command Value Description Set DO2 as High (0010: DO2 = 1) Set DO3 as High (0100: DO3 = 1) Set DO4 as High (1000: DO4 = 1)
  • Page 72: Appendix

    6. Appendix Table 6-1 Hexadecimal to Decimal Time None 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x07 0x08 0x09 0x0a 0x0b 0x0c 0x0d 0x0e 0x0f 0x10 0x11 0x12 0x13 0x14 0x15 0x16 0x17 0x18 0x19 0x1a 0x1b 0x1c 0x1d 0x1e 0x1f 0x20 0x21 0x22...

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