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User Manual
RSB-4411
3.5" SBC with NXP i.MX6
Processor ARM® Cortex™ A9
Architecture

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2017
by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right
to make improvements in 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 Advantech Co.,
Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. How-
ever, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringe-
ments of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of pur-
chase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been
subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Advantech assumes no
liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of
our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec-
tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-
of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials,
service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU
speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note
anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages you get when the problem
occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandize
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt)
in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date
is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid
to your dealer.
Part No. XXXXXXXXXX Edition 1
Printed in Taiwan June 2017

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Declaration of Conformity
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded
cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This
kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for
ordering information.
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions
for passing included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure. In
order to protect the product from being damaged by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)
and EMI leakage, we strongly recommend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclo-
sure products.
FCC Class A
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-
tion of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Class B
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FM
This equipment has passed the FM certification. According to the National Fire Pro-
tection Association, work sites are classified into different classes, divisions and
groups, based on hazard considerations. This equipment is compliant with the speci-
fications of Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D indoor hazards.

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Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech website at http://support.advantech.com where you can find
the latest information about the product.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service
center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the
following information ready before you call:
–Product name and serial number
–Description of your peripheral attachments
–Description of your software (operating system, version, application software,
etc.)
–A complete description of the problem
–The exact wording of any error messages
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Document Feedback
To assist us in making improvements to this manual, we would welcome comments
and constructive criticism. Please send all such - in writing to: support@advan-
tech.com
Packing List
Before setting up the system, check that the items listed below are included and in
good condition. If any item does not accord with the table, please contact your dealer
immediately.
Item XXXXXXXX
Box XXXXXXXXX
Warning! Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal
injury!
Caution! Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing
data. e.g.
There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the man-
ufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Note! Notes provide optional additional information.

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Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equip-
ment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting
it fall may cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment
from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source
to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to
the user's manual.
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C
(140° F). THIS COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
16. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is
no more than 70 dB (A).
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech
disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.

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Safety Precaution - Static Electricity
Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the products from
damage.
To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your PC chassis
before you work on it. Don't touch any components on the CPU card or other
cards while the PC is on.
Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush
of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive elec-
tronic components.

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Introduction ...........................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Specifications ............................................................................................ 2
1.2.1 Functional Specifications .............................................................. 2
1.2.2 Mechanical Specifications............................................................. 3
1.2.3 Electrical Specifications ................................................................ 3
1.3 Environmental Specifications .................................................................... 3
1.4 Block Diagram........................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2 H/W Installation....................................5
2.1 Jumpers .................................................................................................... 6
2.1.1 Jumper Description ....................................................................... 6
2.1.2 Jumper List ................................................................................... 6
Table 2.1: Jumper List ................................................................. 6
2.1.3 Jumper Settings ............................................................................ 7
2.2 Connectors................................................................................................ 8
2.2.1 Connector List............................................................................... 8
Table 2.2: Connector List ............................................................ 8
2.2.2 Connector Settings ....................................................................... 9
Figure 2.1 DC Power Jack........................................................... 9
Figure 2.2 VGA Connector .......................................................... 9
Figure 2.3 COM Port.................................................................. 10
Figure 2.4 Ethernet Connector .................................................. 10
Figure 2.5 HDMI ........................................................................ 11
Figure 2.6 USB Type A Connector ............................................ 12
Figure 2.7 USB OTG Connector................................................ 12
Figure 2.8 LVDS Connector....................................................... 13
Figure 2.9 LVDS Backlight Power Connector............................ 14
Figure 2.10SATA Connector....................................................... 14
Figure 2.11SATA Power Connector ........................................... 15
Figure 2.12Debug Port ............................................................... 15
Figure 2.13USB Internal Pin Header .......................................... 15
Figure 2.14USB Internal Pin Header .......................................... 16
Figure 2.15MIC in Internal Pin Header ....................................... 16
Figure 2.16Line our Internal Pin Header..................................... 16
Figure 2.17UART Pin Header..................................................... 17
Figure 2.18GPIO Internal Pin Header......................................... 18
Figure 2.19CAN Pin Header ....................................................... 18
Figure 2.20I2C Pin Headers ....................................................... 18
Figure 2.21SPI Pin Headers ....................................................... 19
Figure 2.22SPI miniPCIe ............................................................ 20
Figure 2.23SIM Socket ............................................................... 20
Figure 2.24SD Slot ..................................................................... 20
Figure 2.25M.2 Connector .......................................................... 22
2.3 Mechanical .............................................................................................. 23
2.3.1 Jumper and Connector Location................................................. 23
2.3.2 Board Dimensions....................................................................... 24
Figure 2.26Board Dimension Layout (Top Side) ........................ 24
Figure 2.27Board Dimension Layout (Bottom Side) ................... 24
Figure 2.28Board Dimension Layout (Coastline)........................ 25
2.4 Quick Start of RSB-4411......................................................................... 25
2.4.1 Debug Port Connection............................................................... 25
2.4.2 Debug Port Setting...................................................................... 25

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Figure 2.29Hyper Terminal Settings for Terminal Setup ............ 25
Chapter 3 Software Functionality ..................... 27
3.1 Test Tools ............................................................................................... 28
3.1.1 Display Test ................................................................................ 28
3.1.2 Audio Test................................................................................... 30
3.1.3 Camera Test ............................................................................... 31
3.1.4 PCI-e Test................................................................................... 31
3.1.5 Battery Test ................................................................................ 33
3.1.6 RS-232 Test................................................................................ 33
3.1.7 I2C Test ...................................................................................... 34
3.1.8 USB Test .................................................................................... 35
3.1.9 RTC Test .................................................................................... 37
3.1.10 MMC (eMMC/SD) Test ............................................................... 38
3.1.11 SATA Test .................................................................................. 40
3.1.12 Ethernet Test .............................................................................. 41
3.1.13 CAN Test .................................................................................... 41
3.1.14 GPIO Test................................................................................... 42
3.1.15 Watchdog Test............................................................................ 44
3.2 Package Content .................................................................................... 45
3.2.1 Source Code Package................................................................ 45
3.3 Setting up a Build Environment............................................................... 48
3.3.1 Conventions................................................................................ 49
3.3.2 Introducing BSP.......................................................................... 50
3.3.3 Build Instructions ........................................................................ 51
3.3.4 Creating boot-up on-board flash from pre-built image ................ 52
3.3.5 Creating boot-up on-board flash from built sdcard image........... 52
3.4 Customization ......................................................................................... 53
3.4.1 Package addition ........................................................................ 53
3.4.2 Setting up SDK ........................................................................... 53
3.4.3 Setting up cross compiling environment ..................................... 53
3.4.4 Building & updating u-boot manually .......................................... 53
3.4.5 Configure u-boot ......................................................................... 54
3.4.6 Start building u-boot.................................................................... 54
3.4.7 To update u-boot to target device............................................... 54
3.4.8 Building & updating kernel/modules/dtb manually ...................... 54
3.4.9 Configure linux kernel ................................................................. 54
3.4.10 Start building linux kernel............................................................ 54
3.4.11 Start building kernel modules ..................................................... 54
3.4.12 Start building device tree blob .................................................... 55
3.4.13 To update kernel/modules/dtb to target device........................... 55
3.5 System Recovery.................................................................................... 55
3.6 Debug Message...................................................................................... 55
3.7 Linux Software AP and Testing on RSB-4411 ........................................ 56
3.7.1 “Hello World!” Application and Execution ................................... 56
3.7.2 Watchdog Timer Sample Code................................................... 57
3.7.3 GPIO Setting............................................................................... 58
3.7.4 RS232 Initial Code...................................................................... 58
3.7.5 Display Output Setting ................................................................ 59
3.7.6 Network Setup ............................................................................ 61
3.7.7 Storage (SATA /eMMC/SD Card) ............................................... 62
Chapter 4 System Recovery..............................63
4.1 System Recovery.................................................................................... 64

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Chapter 5 Advantech Services ..........................65
5.1 RISC Design-in Services......................................................................... 66
5.2 Contact Information................................................................................. 69
5.3 Technical Support and Assistance.......................................................... 70

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Chapter 1
1General Introduction

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1.1 Introduction
RSB-4411 is a RISC 3.5" single board computer (SBC) powered by a high-perfor-
mance NXP ARM® Cortex®-A9 i.MX6 processor that supports full HD video encod-
ing/decoding and Gigabit Ethernet networking. RSB-4411 also features mini PCIe,
M.2, and SIM card slot for integrating Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 3G modules. Equipped
with complete Linux and Android BSPs, this system enables customers to easily
develop unique application software for specific OS.
1.2 Specifications
1.2.1 Functional Specifications
Processor: Freescale i.mx6 Series
ARM Cortex™-A9 high performance processor, Dual core 1 GHz
Supports 2 IPU, OpenGL ES 2.0 for 3D BitBLT for 2D and OpenVG™ 1.1
Video decoder: MPEG-4 ASP, H.264 HP, H.263, MPEG-2 MP, MJPEG BP
Video Encoder: MPEG-4 SP, H.264 BP, H.263, MJPEG BP
System Memory Support
DDR3 1066 MHz
Capacity: on board DDR3 1 GB
Gigabit Ethernet
Chipset: Freescale i.MX6 integrated RGMII
1 x10/100/1000 Mbps
Peripheral Interface
1 x dual channel 18/24 bit LVDS
1 x HDMI
1 x VGA
1 x USB OTG, 2 x USB Type A, and 3 x USB pin headers
1 x Line Out
1 x Mic In
1 x SD slot
2 x 2 wires RS-232 pin header, 1x 4-wire RS-232/422/485 DB9 Connector
2 x CAN
1 x miniPCIe slot
1 x M.2 slot
1 x SIM slot
1 x SPI
2 x I2C
1 x SATA
1 x MIPI CSI
20 x GPIO
OS Support
RSB-4411 supports Yocto Linux

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1.2.2 Mechanical Specifications
Dimension: 146 x 102 mm (5.7”x4”)
Height: 15.92 mm
Reference Weight: 640 g (including whole package)
1.2.3 Electrical Specifications
Power supply type: DC-in 12 V/ 19V /24V
Power consumption:
–Kernel Idle mode: TBD
–Max mode: TBD
RTC Battery:
–Typical voltage: 3.0 V
–Normal discharge capacity: TBD
1.3 Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature: 0 ~ 60° C (32 ~ 140° F)
Operating humidity: 40° C @ 95% RH Non-condensing
Storage temperature: -40 ~ 85° C (-40 ~ 185° F)
Storage humidity: 60° C @ 95% RH Non-condensing
1.4 Block Diagram

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Chapter 2
2H/W Installation

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2.1 Jumpers
2.1.1 Jumper Description
Cards can configured by setting jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an
electric circuit. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by
a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. To close a jumper, you con-
nect the pins with the clip. To open a jumper, you remove the clip. Sometimes a
jumper will have three pins, labeled 1,2 and 3. In this case you would connect either
pins 1 and 2 or 2 and 3.
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows.
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers. If you have
any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact your
local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes.
Generally, you simply need a standard cable to make most connections.
2.1.2 Jumper List
Table 2.1: Jumper List
LVDS_VDD_SLT LVDS Power
LVDS_BKLT_SLT Backlight Power
SW2 Boot device
SW3 RS-232/422/485 selection

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2.1.3 Jumper Settings
SW2 Boot device
Part number 1600000202
Description DIP SW CHS-02TB(29) SMD 4P SPST P=1.27mm W=5.4mm
Setting Function
1 ON 2 OFF Boot from SD
1 OFF 2 ON Boot from SPI
SW3 RS-232/422/485 selection
Part number 1600000084
Description DIP SW CHS-02TB(29) SMD 4P SPST P=1.27mm W=5.4mm
Setting Function
1 OFF 2 OFF Loopback mode
1 OFF 2 ON RS-232
1 ON 2 OFF RS-485 Half Duplex
1 ON 2 ON RS-422 Full Duplex
LVDS_VDD_SLT LVDS Power
Part number 1653003101
Description PIN HEADER 3x1P 2.0mm 180D(M) DIP 2000-13 WS
Setting Function
(1-2) + V3.3
(2-3) + V5

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2.2 Connectors
2.2.1 Connector List
LVDS_BKLT_SLT LVDS Backlight Power
Part number 1653003101
Description PIN HEADER 3x1P 2.0mm 180D(M) DIP 2000-13 WS
Setting Function
(1-2) + V5
(2-3) + V12
Table 2.2: Connector List
CN1 RTC Battery
CN10 DC Power Jack
CRT1 VGA
COM1 RS-232/422/485
CN8 Ethernet Connector
CN11 HDMI
CN28 USB port 0/1
CN30 USB OTG
LVDS0 LVDS
LVDS_BKLT_PWR Backlight
CN27 SATA
CN25 SATA Power
CN5 Debug Port
CN12 USB port 3/4
CN29 USB port 5
CN23 MIC in
CN14 Line Out
CN21 RS-232
CN31 GPIO
CN32 CAN
CN33 I2C_1
CN34 I2C_3
CN35 SPI
CN3 MiniPCIe
CN4 SIM socket
SD1 SD socket
CN22 M.2

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2.2.2 Connector Settings
2.2.2.1 RTC Battery connectors (CN1)
RSB-4411 supports a lithium 3V/210mAH CR2032 battery with wire via battery con-
nector.
2.2.2.2 DC power Jack (CN10)
RSB-4411 comes with a DC-Jack header that carries 12V/19V/24V DC external
power input.
Figure 2.1 DC Power Jack
2.2.2.3 VGA (CRT1)
RSB-4411 provides standard VGA connector. VGA resolution supports up to
1920x1080.
Figure 2.2 VGA Connector
Pin Description
1(Inner) DC_In
2(Outer) GND
Pin Description
1RED
2GREEN
3BLUE
4N/C
5GND
6GND
7GND
8GND
9+5V
10 GND
11 N/C
12 DDC DATA
13 HSYNC
14 VSYNC
15 DDC CLK