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Asus AAEON SRT-IMX8P User Manual

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Gateway & Expansion Board
User's Manual 2
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Last Updated: February 10, 2025

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  • Page 1 SRT-IMX8P Gateway & Expansion Board User’s Manual 2 Last Updated: February 10, 2025...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, 2025. All rights are reserved. The original manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.
  • Page 3 Acknowledgements All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Microsoft Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. ⚫ Arm® and Cortex® are registered trademarks of Arm Limited (or its ⚫ subsidiaries) ITE is a trademark of Integrated Technology Express, Inc. ⚫...
  • Page 4 Packing List Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items have been shipped: Item Quantity SRT-IMX8P ⚫ If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately. Preface...
  • Page 5 About this Document This User’s Manual contains all the essential information, such as detailed descriptions and explanations on the product’s hardware and software features (if any), its specifications, dimensions, jumper/connector settings/definitions, and driver installation instructions (if any), to facilitate users in setting up their product. Users may refer to the product page at AAEON.com for the latest version of this document.
  • Page 6 Safety Precautions Please read the following safety instructions carefully. It is advised that you keep this manual for future references All cautions and warnings on the device should be noted. All cables and adapters supplied by AAEON are certified and in accordance with the material safety laws and regulations of the country of sale.
  • Page 7 As most electronic components are sensitive to static electrical charge, be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing the internal components. Use a grounding wrist strap and contain all electronic components in any static-shielded containers. If any of the following situations arises, please the contact our service personnel: Damaged power cord or plug Liquid intrusion to the device iii.
  • Page 8 FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 9 China RoHS Requirements (CN) 产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量 AAEON 主板/子板/背板 QO4-381 Rev.A2 有毒有害物质或元素 部件名称 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 印刷电路板 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 及其电子组件 外部信号 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 连接器及线材 本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制。 ○：表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在GB/T 26572标准规定...
  • Page 10 China RoHS Requirement (EN) Name and content of hazardous substances in product AAEON Main Board/Daughter Board/Backplane QO4-381 Rev.A2 Hazardous Substances 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 Part Name (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) PCB Assemblies × ○ ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Product Specifications..................1 Specifications ......................2 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information ..................4 Dimensions ....................... 5 I/O Location ......................6 List of Connectors ....................7 2.3.1 DC Power (CN6) ..................8 2.3.2 HDMI Port (CN11) ..................8 2.3.3 USB 3.0 Port (CN31) ................
  • Page 12 3.2.2 Delete User Account ................23 I/O Management ....................23 CAN-FD Pin Definition..................24 Pin Definition: RS-232/422/485 ................26 Network Settings ....................28 3.6.1 Check the IP Setting................28 3.6.2 Set Static IP ..................... 30 3.6.3 Set the Dynamic IP ................. 31 Cellular Network Settings (Optional) ..............

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 - Product Specifications

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Product Specifications...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    Specifications System Processor Quad-Core i.MX 8M Plus–Arm® Cortex®-A53, 1.6 GHz Processor (NPU Optional) Memory Onboard LPDDR4, 2GB (Optional 4GB) Storage eMMC 5.1, 16GB (Optional 32GB) Real Time Clock RTC x 1, with 3V CR2032H Lithium Battery Security TPM 2.0 Indicators Programmable LED Control x 7 Cellular Mini PCIe Connector x 1 (USB signal)
  • Page 15 Debug Port Micro USB x 1 Expansion Slot SIM Card Slot x 1 MicroSD Slot x 1 Power Supply Power Requirement DC 9V ~ 36V Power Consumption 9.36W (Full Loading) MTBF (Hours) 479,374 Environmental Dimension 3.66” x 5.43” (93mm x 138mm) Weight 0.7 lb.

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 - Hardware Information

    Chapter 2 – Hardware Information Chapter 2...

  • Page 17: Dimensions

    Dimensions Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 18: I/O Location

    I/O Location Bottom Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 19: List Of Connectors

    List of Connectors The SRT-IMX8P features several connectors which can be configured for your application. This section details those connections and their specifications. Label Function DC 9 ~ 36V Power Input CN11 HDMI Port CN31 USB 3.0 Port CN1/2 Giga LAN Port LED3/4 Indicators Light CN21...

  • Page 20: Dc Power (Cn6)

    2.3.1 DC Power (CN6) The gateway can accept DC 9-36V input though a 2-pin phoenix connector. Note: Input connector should be secured by 18-24mm AWG wire and torque value of 2kg lb.-in. 2.3.2 HDMI Port (CN11) The HDMI support port enables video output to an external display. 2.3.3 USB 3.0 Port (CN31) The USB 3.0 is a Type-A connector, and can also support USB mass storage.

  • Page 21: Giga Lan Port (Cn1/Cn2)

    2.3.4 Giga LAN Port (CN1/CN2) The standard RJ-45 port provides connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). Function Status ON: LAN link is established. Yellow Active status OFF: LAN link is not established. Blink: Data received and transmitted. Green on: 100Mbps. Orange/Green Link Speed status Orange on: 1000Mbps.

  • Page 22: Indicators Light (Led3/Led4)

    2.3.5 Indicators Light (LED3/LED4) User can control the 7 LED via the GPIO. The control command for LED 1: Control Command Turn On m0cli -c 0 -i 1 -v 1 Turn Off m0cli -c 0 -i 1 -v 0 Note: i: LED number. Chapter 2 –...

  • Page 23: Can-Fd Port (Cn21)

    2.3.6 CAN-FD Port (CN21) The board provides two phoenix CANbus ports for external device connection. See Chapter 3 for more information. 2.3.7 Reset Button (SW2) Press the button to reboot the OS. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 24: Rs-232/422/485 Connector (Cn4/Cn5)

    2.3.8 RS-232/422/485 Connector (CN4/CN5) Provides two phoenix connectors for RS-232/422/485 interface. Check chapter 3 for more information. 2.3.9 Micro SIM Slot (CN14) User can insert the micro SIM card into the slot when using an LTE module via the mini card slot.

  • Page 25: Debug Port (Cn30)

    2.3.12 Debug Port (CN30) Log into the gateway’s Linux OS via SSH by debug port (Micro USB type). Serial Port Settings Baud rate 115200 bps Parity None Data bits Stop bits Flow Control None See Chapter 3 for further information. Chapter 2 –...

  • Page 26: Wireless Hardware Setup

    Wireless Hardware Setup SRT-IMX8P features mini PCIe slots and a Micro SIM card slot for connecting to wireless networks such as 4G LTE and WiFi. This section details how to install a SIM Card, 4G/LTE module, and WiFi module. 2.4.1 Mini Card Installation Insert the 4G/LTE, or Wi-Fi/BT module into the slot and connect the RF coaxial cable to the module.

  • Page 27: Sim Card Installation

    Item Module Installation Location Wi-Fi WPET-236ACN(BT) module Install the RF cable to left conn. to support Wi-Fi signal. (ANT0 for WLAN only, ANT1 for WLAN+BT) 4G/LTE Install the RF cable to left conn. to support 4G/LTE signal EG25-G module 2.4.2 SIM Card Installation To install a SIM Card (Micro SIM) simply insert the SIM Card into the slot as shown.

  • Page 28: Sd Card Installation

    2.4.3 SD Card Installation To install an SD Card, simply insert it into the slot as shown. Ensure the card is correctly oriented. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 - Gateway Setup And Configuration

    Chapter 3 Chapter 3 – Gateway Setup and Configuration...

  • Page 30: Connecting To The System

    Connecting to the System When connecting a PC or laptop to the SRG-IMX8P system, it is recommended to use PuTTY with Windows 10. Users can download the software from the PuTTY website. Step 1: Download the PuTTY tools: https://www.putty.org/. Step 2: Switch jumper (SW3) to 0010. (Factory default settings) PIN 1, 2, 4 switch to OFF.
  • Page 31 Step 4: Open Device Manager and locate Multifunction Composite Gadget. Double click on the device. A pop-up should appear, with a notice that the CDC Serial is unrecognized Step 5: Setting the putty configuration. Open the putty and use the settings to log into the system Chapter 3 –...
  • Page 32 Step 6: Log into the system using the below credentials. Login Settings Username aaeon Password Pw#12345 Chapter 3 – Gateway Setup and Configuration...
  • Page 33 You will see a welcome message when you have successfully connected to the gateway. Chapter 3 – Gateway Setup and Configuration...

  • Page 34: User Account Management

    User Account Management This section will show you how to manage user accounts on this system. 3.2.1 Add User Account Command: $ sudo useradd USERACCOUNT E.g. (USERACCOUNT: jonny) $ sudo adduser jonny When successful, output will display as below. Chapter 3 – Gateway Setup and Configuration...

  • Page 35: Delete User Account

    3.2.2 Delete User Account Command: $ sudo userdel USERACCOUNT E.g. (USERACCOUNT: jonny) $ sudo userdel jonny When successful, output will display as below. I/O Management This section will show you how to operate the I/O function. Control GPIO Command: gpionum: GPIO2_21 Set GPIO direction: E.g.

  • Page 36: Can-Fd Pin Definition

    CAN-FD Pin Definition System Name Position Pin Definition Definition can0 CAN1 Definition can1 CAN2 CANBus Read/Write The two ports can be connected to each other, as below: CAN1 pin H CAN2 pin H CAN1 pin L CAN2 pin L Chapter 3 – Gateway Setup and Configuration...
  • Page 37 Command: Run CANBus script: ifconfig can0 down ip link set can0 type can loopback off ip link set can0 type can bitrate 1000000 triple-sampling on ifconfig can1 down ip link set can1 type can loopback off ip link set can1 type can bitrate 1000000 triple-sampling on ifconfig can0 up ifconfig can1 up When successful, output will display as below.

  • Page 38: Pin Definition: Rs-232/422/485

    Pin Definition: RS-232/422/485 System Position RS232 RS422 RS485 Name Definition Definition Definition DCD1 DCD1 RXD1 RXD1 RXD1 /dev/ttym COM P1 TXD1 TXD1 DTR1 (CN4) Definition Definition Definition DCD2 DCD2 RXD2 RXD2 RXD2 /dev/ttym TXD2 TXD2 COM P2 DTR2 (CN5) Check/Switch RS-232/422/485 Mode Command: Check Current Mode: COM P1 (CN4):...
  • Page 39 COM P2 (CN5): RS-232 Mode GPIO control: gpioset 2 21=0 gpioset 2 22=1 gpioset 2 23=0 gpioset 0 12=1 RS-485 Mode GPIO control: gpioset 2 21=1 gpioset 2 22=0 gpioset 2 23=1 gpioset 0 12=0 RS-422 Mode GPIO control: gpioset 2 21=0 gpioset 2 22=0 gpioset 2 23=0 gpioset 0 12=0...

  • Page 40: Network Settings

    Network Settings This section will show you how to check and setup the network settings. 3.6.1 Check the IP Setting Command: $ nmcli dev sh NETWORKPROFILE ->It should be: Profile Support Hardware LAN0 LAN1 Modem 4G LTE Module Chapter 3 – Gateway Setup and Configuration...
  • Page 41 When successful, output will display as below. Chapter 3 – Gateway Setup and Configuration...

  • Page 42: Set Static Ip

    3.6.2 Set Static IP Enter edit mode. Command: $ sudo nmcli connection add con-name eth0 type ethernet ifname eth0 ip4 192.16.12.21/24 $ sudo nmcli connection up eth0 $ sudo nmcli connection add con-name eth1 type ethernet ifname eth1 ip4 192.16.12.26/24 $ sudo nmcli connection up eth1 $ sudo nmcli dev sh When successful, output will display as below.

  • Page 43: Set The Dynamic Ip

    3.6.3 Set the Dynamic IP Enter edit mode: Command: $ sudo nmcli connection mod eth0 ipv4.method auto $ sudo nmcli con mod eth0 -ipv4.addresses "192.16.12.21/24" $ sudo nmcli connection up eth0 $ sudo nmcli connection mod eth1 ipv4.method auto $ sudo nmcli con mod eth1 -ipv4.addresses "192.16.12.26/24" $ sudo nmcli connection up eth1 Chapter 3 –...
  • Page 44 When successful, output will display as below. Chapter 3 – Gateway Setup and Configuration...

  • Page 45: Cellular Network Settings (Optional)

    Cellular Network Settings (Optional) This section will show you how to check and setup the cellular network setting. 3.7.1 Check the Cellular Module Status Step 1: Leave Command: $ minicom -s Step 3: Choose “Serial port setup”, then press “A” to go to settings. Step 4: Leave Command: $ /dev/ttyUSB3 Finish setting configuration, then press “Enter”, as below.
  • Page 46 Step 5: Choose “Exit” to leave the dialog. Chapter 3 – Gateway Setup and Configuration...

  • Page 47: Check Module Information In Minicom

    3.7.2 Check Module Information in Minicom Check if module is connected to the serial port: Command: $ AT Check the SIM card status: Command: $ AT+CPIN? Check module manufacturer information: Command: $ ATI Check setting APN: Command: $ AT+CGDCONT=1,"IPV4V6","internet" Check 4G signal quality: Command: $ AT+CGDCONT? $ AT+CSQ...
  • Page 48 When successful, output will display as below. Chapter 3 – Gateway Setup and Configuration...
  • Page 49 3.7.2.1 Leave Minicom Step 1: Press “Ctrl +A”. Step 2: Press “X”. Step 3: Choose “Yes” then select “Enter” to leave Minicom. Chapter 3 – Gateway Setup and Configuration...

  • Page 50: Dial-Up Cellular Module

    3.7.3 Dial-up Cellular Module Check the cellular module status Command: # systemctl enable ModemManager # sudo systemctl start ModemManager # mmcli --list-modems # mmcli -m 0 Result: Cellular module will show “register” status when module is ready. Chapter 3 – Gateway Setup and Configuration...
  • Page 51 Enable the cellular module Command: # mmcli -m 0 -e Result: Dial up the cellular module Command: # nmcli -a # nmcli c add con-name test type gsm ifname ttyUSB2 apn internet Result: Chapter 3 – Gateway Setup and Configuration...
  • Page 52 Check the cellular module connection: Command: #ifconfig Result: # ping 8.8.8.8 Chapter 3 – Gateway Setup and Configuration...

  • Page 53: Wi-Fi Network Settings (Optional)

    Wi-Fi Network Settings (Optional) This section will show you how to check and setup the wireless network like Wi-Fi. 3.8.1 Scan Wi-Fi Access Point Command: # nmcli radio wifi on # nmcli dev wifi Result: Chapter 3 – Gateway Setup and Configuration...

  • Page 54: Connect Wi-Fi Access Point

    3.8.2 Connect Wi-Fi Access Point Command: # nmcli dev wifi connect 'SSID' password 'PASSWORD' E.g. # nmcli dev wifi connect 'AAEON-Wireless' password 'aaeonwireless' # wifi connect SSID->Which you want to connect PASSWORD->Password for the chosen SSID Result: Chapter 3 – Gateway Setup and Configuration...

  • Page 55: Check Wi-Fi Signal

    3.8.3 Check Wi-Fi signal Command: # ping 8.8.8.8 Result: 3.8.4 Disconnect Wi-Fi Access Point Command: # sudo nmcli con down id ‘SSID’ E.g. # sudo nmcli con down id 'AAEON-Wireless' SSID->Which you want to disconnect Result: Chapter 3 – Gateway Setup and Configuration...

  • Page 56: Check Wi-Fi Connection Status

    3.8.5 Check Wi-Fi Connection Status Command: # nmcli connect show -active Result: The disconnected Wi-Fi status is shown in the picture as below: # nmcli dev Result: Chapter 3 – Gateway Setup and Configuration...

  • Page 57: System Management

    System Management This section will show you how to check and setup system settings such as the OS version, RTC, etc. 3.9.1 Check OS version Command: $ cat /etc/os-release Result: Chapter 3 – Gateway Setup and Configuration...

  • Page 58: Check The Storage Status

    3.9.2 Check the Storage Status Command: $df –h Result: Set the new date and time Command: $ date -s "YYYYMMDD hh:mm:ss"; hwclock -w e.g. $ date -s "20231020 11:30:00"; hwclock -w YYYY->Year MM->Month DD->Date hh->Hour mm->Minute ss->Second Set date and time Check the current date and time Command: $ hwclock...

  • Page 59: Shutdown The System

    3.9.3 Shutdown the System Command: $ sudo shutdown now Result: Chapter 3 – Gateway Setup and Configuration...

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