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Summary of Contents for CTI Essential EdgeAI
- Page 1 Essential EdgeAI CTIM-00135(0.00) 2025-03-27 CONNECT TECH www.connecttech.com sales@connecttech.com CONNECT TECH INC. | 489 CLAIR RD. W., GUELPH, ON N1L 0H7 CANADA | TEL: +1.836.1291 | TOLL: 800.426.8979...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Essential EdgeAI Users Guide www.connecttech.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ........................2 Preface ............................3 Disclaimer ............................3 Customer Support Overview ......................3 Contact Information ......................... 3 Limited Product Warranty ....................... 4 Copyright Notice ..........................4 Trademark Acknowledgment ......................4 ESD Warning ........................... 5 Revision History ........................6... -
Page 3: Preface
Essential EdgeAI Users Guide www.connecttech.com PREFACE Disclaimer The information contained within this user’s guide, including but not limited to any product specification, is subject to change without notice. Connect Tech assumes no liability for any damages incurred directly or indirectly from any technical or typographical errors or omissions contained herein or for discrepancies between the product and the user’s guide. -
Page 4: Limited Product Warranty
Essential EdgeAI Users Guide www.connecttech.com Limited Product Warranty Connect Tech Inc. provides a one-year Warranty for this product. Should this product, in Connect Tech Inc.'s opinion, fail to be in good working order during the warranty period, Connect Tech Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no charge, provided that the product has not been subjected to abuse, misuse, accident, disaster or non-Connect Tech Inc. -
Page 5: Esd Warning
Essential EdgeAI Users Guide www.connecttech.com ESD Warning Electronic components and circuits are sensitive to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). When handling any circuit board assemblies including Connect Tech COM Express carrier assemblies, it is recommended that ESD safety precautions be observed. ESD safe best practices include, but are not limited to: •... -
Page 6: Revision History
Essential EdgeAI Users Guide www.connecttech.com REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Changes 0.00 2025-03-27 Preliminary Release Document: CTIM-00135 Page 6 of 19 Date: 2025-03-27 Revision: 0.00... -
Page 7: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Connect Tech’s Essential Edge platform brings a low cost deployable Jetson solution to the market. The Essential EdgeAI design includes 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 1 x USB 3.1 w/OTG , and 1x UART (serial console). Product Feature and Specifications Feature... -
Page 8: Product Overview
Essential EdgeAI Users Guide www.connecttech.com PRODUCT OVERVIEW Block Diagram Document: CTIM-00135 Page 8 of 19 Date: 2025-03-27 Revision: 0.00... -
Page 9: Connector Locations
Essential EdgeAI Users Guide www.connecttech.com Connector Locations Front View Rear View Document: CTIM-00135 Page 9 of 19 Date: 2025-03-27 Revision: 0.00... -
Page 10: External Connector Summary
Essential EdgeAI Users Guide www.connecttech.com External Connector Summary Location Connector Description Front +12V to +17V DC Input Power Connector Front USB 3.1 OTG Type C Connector Front RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Connector Front Serial Serial Console and FR/RESET buttons Document: CTIM-00135... -
Page 11: Detailed Feature Description
Essential EdgeAI Users Guide www.connecttech.com DETAILED FEATURE DESCRIPTION Jetson AGX Orin™ Module Connector The Essential EdgeAI comes with the Orin module already installed. Function Description Location Internal Type Molex Mirror Mezz Connector Carrier Part Number: 203456-0003 Connector Manufacturer: Molex Mating Jetson AGX Orin™... -
Page 12: Usb 3.1 Connector
Notes Maximum available power is 1.5A. Serial Header The Essential EdgeAI implements a 2x4 0.254mm right angle header to allow for serial console access to the module. This header also allows external connections for RESET and FORCE RECOVERY. Function Description... -
Page 13: M.2 M-Key - Nvme
As per the M.2 M-key specification Notes Interface is x4 PCIe Gen 3. Support for M.2 2280 Power Header The Essential EdgeAI supports a wide input DC power range of +12V to +17V through a barrel jack connector (2.5mm ID/5.5mm OD). Function Description... -
Page 14: Led Indicators
Essential EdgeAI Users Guide www.connecttech.com Pin 2 Pin 3 FAN_TACH Pin 4 FAN_PWM LED Indicators Function Description Location Internal Type Blue LED & Green LED The BLUE LED will turn on when all system power is good. Note The green LED will turn on... -
Page 15: Typical Installation
Essential EdgeAI Users Guide www.connecttech.com TYPICAL INSTALLATION 1. Ensure all external system power supplies are off and disconnected. 2. Install the necessary cables based on your application: 1. Connect Power cable to the input power connector (PWR) 2. Connect a 3.3V TTL FTDI Serial cable to Pin 1 and Pin 3 of the Serial Header 3. -
Page 16: Mechanical Details
Essential EdgeAI Users Guide www.connecttech.com MECHANICAL DETAILS Document: CTIM-00135 Page 16 of 19 Date: 2025-03-27 Revision: 0.00... - Page 17 Essential EdgeAI Users Guide www.connecttech.com Document: CTIM-00135 Page 17 of 19 Date: 2025-03-27 Revision: 0.00...
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Page 18: Thermal Details
Users Guide www.connecttech.com THERMAL DETAILS The Essential EdgeAI has an Operating Temperature Range of 0°C to +50°C (32°F to +122°F). However, it is important to note that the NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ AGX has its own properties separate to that of the Essential EdgeAI platform. -
Page 19: Current Consumption Details
WARNING: The hardware configurations of CTI’s products differ from those of the NVIDIA® supplied evaluation kit. Please review the product documentation and install ONLY the appropriate CTI L4T BSPs. Failure to follow this process could result in non-functional hardware. Document: CTIM-00135...
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