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  • Page 1 IBOX-601-G2 User Manual Version 1.0...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Version Date Description of Changes 2025-04-10 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

    2.2.1. Removing the Bottom Cover....................20 2.2.2. Installing Expansion Modules....................21 2.2.3. Installing a Nano SIM Card...................... 25 2.2.4. Mounting the IBOX-601-G2...................... 27 2.3. Booting the System..........................30 2.3.1. Turning On System By Ignition Switch..................30 2.3.2. Turning On System By Power Button..................30 3.
  • Page 6 4.1. Top View of Mainboard........................41 4.2. Specifications of Expansion Slots/Connectors................... 42 4.2.1. M.2 Key E Slot......................... 42 4.2.2. M.2 Key B Slot......................... 43 4.2.3. mPCIe Connector........................45 5. Software............................... 47 5.1. System Configuration..........................48 5.1.1. Setting the GMSL Camera....................... 48 5.1.2.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction This chapter introduces SINTRONES® IBOX-601-G2 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 a M12 K-coded connector (1024 CUDA cores + 8-core ARM Cortex-A78AE CPU + 16 Power Protection GB LPDDR5) •...
  • Page 9 Table 1-2 Ordering Information Model Number IBOX-601-G2-00-ONX16 NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX 16GB / VDB-100 / 4 x GMSL-2 / Model M12 IBOX-601-G2-00-ONX8 NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX 8GB / VDB-100 / 4 x GMSL-2 / Model M12 IBOX-601-G2-01-ONX16 NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX 16GB /...

  • Page 10: Product Photos

    1.2. Product Photos Figure 1-1 Front View of IBOX-601-G2 Figure 1-2 Rear View of IBOX-601-G2...

  • Page 11: Mechanical Drawings

    1.3. Mechanical Drawings...

  • 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-601-G2 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 onto a DIN rail Power cable for IBOX-601- Used to connect the computer with a M12 K-coded connector to a DC pow- er supply...

  • Page 14: Power Consumption

    1.5. Power Consumption See the following table as the power consumption of IBOX-601-G2. Table 1-6 IBOX-601-G2-00/01-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...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    2. Getting Started Topics in this chapter include: • SoM and SSD Info (on page 16) • System Setup (on page 20) • Booting the System (on page 30)

  • Page 16: 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 17: Information About Jetson Modules

    2.1.1. Information about Jetson Modules Table 2-1 NVIDIA® Jetson Orin NX Modules Pre-installed in IBOX-601-G2 Series Jetson Orin NX Series Model Jetson Orin NX 16GB Jetson Orin NX 8GB 1024-core NVIDIA® Ampere architecture GPU with 32 Tensor Cores CPU Frequency 2.0 GHz...

  • Page 18: 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 16) for the information. Drawing Table 2-2 Pin Definition of M.2 Key M Slot Signal Signal 3VSB...
  • Page 19 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 20: System Setup

    2.2. System Setup This section describes how to install expansion modules 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: • Ensure the device is not connected to any power source such as a power adapter or a battery. •...

  • Page 21: Installing Expansion Modules

    4. After removing all the specified screws, gently lift the bottom cover and place it carefully. Figure 2-2 Mainboard of IBOX-601-G2 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 22 b. Move the standoff screw (H73D50) from location H8 to H9 as shown below: Figure 2-3 Standoff Screw (H73D50) c. Align the notch on the M.2 3042 WWAN card with the ridge in the slot and gently insert the WWAN card at a 30 degree angle until it is fully embedded, and then press it down. d.
  • Page 23 2. Attach the thermal pads to the heatsink as shown below. a. Figure 2-4 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 24 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 25: Installing A Nano Sim Card

    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 Nano SIM Card 1. Ensure the IBOX-601-G2 is powered off. 2. Remove the screw to remove the protection cover on the real panel.
  • Page 26 3. Locate the Nano SIM CARD slot on the panel. 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, ensure you power off the system, and then use your fingernail or a small paperclip to push the card until it pops out.

  • Page 27: Mounting The Ibox-601-G2

    ◦ 6 x Screw F Type M3*10L Ni ◦ 2 x DIN rail clip 2. To secure the DIN rail clips to the IBOX-601-G2, you need to remove the bottom cover first. See Removing the Bottom Cover (on page 20) for the instructions.
  • Page 28 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 cables detached in Step 3 to the mainboard. 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.
  • Page 29 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 30: Booting The System

    4. 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 31: External I/O Ports

    3. External I/O Ports Topics in this chapter include: • Front Panel (on page 32) • Rear Panel (on page 34) • Specifications of External I/O Ports (on page 36)

  • Page 32: 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-601-G2 Table 3-1 I/O Interface on Front Panel Item I/O Interface Description Specification LED Indicators ACC: • ON: Ignition enabled •...
  • Page 33 Item I/O Interface Description Specification • Supports CAN FD protocol CAN FD Port CAN FD Port (on page • Backward compatible with CAN bus 2.0 Grounding M5 bolt with nut for connecting a grounding wire Terminal...

  • Page 34: Rear Panel

    3.2. Rear Panel This section provides the rear panel view and the description of the associated I/O interface. Figure 3-2 Rear Panel of IBOX-601-G2 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 35 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 39) • Red light: Standby mode • Blue light: System turned on Service Port Indicates the recovery button and USB (Device) port...

  • Page 36: 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. COM Port Table 3-4 Pin Definition of COM Port (D-SUB 9 (Male)) D-SUB 9 (Male) RS-232...

  • Page 37: Can Fd Port

    3.3.3. CAN FD Port Table 3-5 Pin Definition of CAN Bus Port D-SUB 9 (Male) CAN Bus CAN_L CAN_H 3.3.4. LAN Port (M12 X-coded Connector) Table 3-6 Pin Definition of LAN Port (M12 X-coded Connector) Signal LAN_MDI0P LAN_MDI0N LAN_MDI1P LAN_MDI1N LAN_MDI3P LAN_MDI3N LAN_MDI2N...

  • Page 38: Usb 3.2 Port

    3.3.5. USB 3.2 Port Table 3-7 Pin Definition of USB 3.2 Port Signal VBUS StdA_SSRX- StdA_SSRX+ GND_DRAIN StdA_SSTX- StdA_SSTX+ 3.3.6. HDMI® Port Table 3-8 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 39: Usb Type-C Port

    3.3.7. USB Type-C Port Table 3-9 Pin Definition of USB Type-C Port Signal Signal 3.3.8. Power Button (LED Light Status) Table 3-10 Pin Definition of Power Button (LED Light Status) Signal Signal POWER_LED+ POWER_LED-...

  • Page 40: 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 41) • Specifications of Expansion Slots/Connectors (on page 42)

  • Page 41: 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 42) 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 43) expansion module such as a WWAN module MINICARD1...

  • Page 42: 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 41) for the information.

  • Page 43: 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 41) for the information.
  • Page 44 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 45: 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 41) for the information. Drawing Table 4-3 Pin Definition of mPCIe Connector (MINICARD1 & 2) Signal Signal WAKE#...
  • Page 46 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...

  • Page 47: Software

    5. Software Topics in this chapter include: • System Configuration (on page 48) ◦ Setting the GMSL Camera (on page 48) ◦ Smart Power Management Settings (on page 51) ◦ Commands for COM Port (RS-232/422/485 Configuration) (on page 53) ◦ CAN FD Configuration (on page 58) •...

  • Page 48: System Configuration

    4. Connect the system to an HDMI monitor, a keyboard, and a mouse. 5. Connect the system to the Internet. 6. Download the GMSL camera driver from SINTRONES® webiste or contact our sales representative for the driver. 7. Save the driver in the system.
  • Page 49 10. After the driver is installed, enter the following command to pull up a list of the available GMSL camera modules. sudo gmsl-camera-selection 11. Select the GMSL camera module you want to activate from the list. Figure 5-2 An Example of GMSL Camera Module List Available for Selection Note: Ensure you select the module that matches the connected cameras.
  • Page 50 15. (Optional) If you want to add text overlay to the video streaming from CAM1, enter the following command: gst-launch-1.0 v4l2src device="/dev/video0" ! textoverlay text="VIDEO 0" valignment=top halignment=left font-desc="Sans, 18" ! clockoverlay valignment=top halignment=right time- format="%D %H:%M:%S" ! videoconvert ! xvimagesink Note: Likewise, replace with the actual device name to add text overlay to the video...

  • Page 51: Smart Power Management Settings

    5.1.2. Smart Power Management Settings This section summarizes the commands available for configuring the Smart Power Management function. 5.1.2.1. 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 52 Command Value Description Outcome For example: Set the ignition power on de- For example, if you enter i2cset -f -y 1 0x4a 0x62 lay time by hours 0x01 i2cset -f -y 1 0x4a 0x62 , and then save the set- 0x01 ting, the system will wait for 1 hour to power on after the ig-...

  • Page 53: Commands For Com Port (Rs-232/422/485 Configuration)

    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 54 5.1.3.2. 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: 5.1.3.3. 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:...
  • Page 55 The source code: #include <stdio.h> #include <string.h> #include <stdint.h> #include <fcntl.h> #include <termios.h> #include <linux/ioctl.h> #include <linux/serial.h> #include <asm-generic/ioctls.h> /* TIOCGRS485 + TIOCSRS485 ioctl definitions */ #include <errno.h> #include <pthread.h> #include <sys/poll.h> #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...
  • Page 56 void * getch(void *arg) struct pollfd pfd = { .fd = 0, .events = POLLIN }; set_term_quiet_input(); while (!escPress) if (poll(&pfd, 1, 0)>0) int ch = getchar(); printf("Key pressed: %d \n", ch); if (ch==27) escPress = 1; //break; usleep(10); // Some work resetTermios();...
  • Page 57 printf("Can not set rts pint, octl failed %d, (errno: %d)\n", ret, errno); return -1; /* Enable RS485 mode: */ rs485conf.flags |= SER_RS485_ENABLED; /* Set logical level for RTS pin equal to 1 when sending: */ rs485conf.flags |= SER_RS485_RTS_ON_SEND; /* set logical level for RTS pin equal to 0 after sending: */ rs485conf.flags &= ~(SER_RS485_RTS_AFTER_SEND);...

  • Page 58: Can Fd Configuration

    close(fd); printf("closing THS0\n"); if (close (sp0) < 0) { printf("Error: Can't close: /dev/ttyTHS0\n"); e_close: if(sp0) { close(sp0); return 0; 5.1.4. CAN FD Configuration The name of the CAN FD port: can0 See the following table as the available commands list for the CAN FD port. Command Description Outcome...

  • Page 59: System Recovery

    You must install a board support package (BSP) image on the host computer before performing the system recovery. 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 60: Executing The Recovery

    3. Locate the USB (DEVICE) Type-C port on the rear panel. 4. Plug one end of a USB Type-C cable into the port, and then plug the other end of the cable to the host computer. 5. Locate the RECOVERY button on the rear panel. 6.
  • Page 61 1. On the host computer, enter the following command in the terminal to check if the system is set in recovery mode. $ lsusb | grep NVIDIA 2. The following strings with the VID/PID info appear, indicating the system is in recovery mode. If these strings do not appear, repeat the steps in Setting the System in Recovery Mode (on page 59).

  • Page 62: Configuring The Recovered System

    7. Connect the system to a monitor via an HDMI cable for later use. 8. When the BSP image is successfully flashed to the system, the system will reboot and the configuration window will then appear on the connected monitor screen. 5.2.6.
  • Page 63 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 64 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 65: 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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