Connect Tech Photon NVIDIA Jetson AI Camera Platform User manual

Photon NVIDIA® Jetson™ AI Camera
Platform
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents...................................................................................................................................2
Preface...................................................................................................................................................4
Disclaimer .......................................................................................................................................................4
Customer Support Overview...........................................................................................................................4
Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................4
Limited Product Warranty...............................................................................................................................5
Copyright Notice.............................................................................................................................................5
Trademark Acknowledgment..........................................................................................................................5
ESD Warning ..................................................................................................................................................6
Revision History ....................................................................................................................................6
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................7
Product Feature and Specifications .................................................................................................................7
Part Numbers / Ordering Information .............................................................................................................8
Product Overview..................................................................................................................................9
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................................................9
Connector Locations .....................................................................................................................................10
Connector Summary......................................................................................................................................12
Switch Summary ...........................................................................................................................................12
Detailed Feature Description................................................................................................................13
Jetson™ Nano/NX Module Connector..........................................................................................................13
Description .........................................................................................................................................13
HDMI Connector...........................................................................................................................................14
Description .........................................................................................................................................14
MIPI CSI-2 Connectors.................................................................................................................................15
Description .........................................................................................................................................15
USB 3.0 Type-C Connector ..........................................................................................................................16
Description .........................................................................................................................................16
10/100/1000 Ethernet Connector...................................................................................................................16
Description .........................................................................................................................................16
USB 2.0 OTG/Host Mode Connector ...........................................................................................................17
Description .........................................................................................................................................17
USB 2.0-FTDI Console Connector ...............................................................................................................17
Description .........................................................................................................................................17
M.2 B-Key Connector...................................................................................................................................18
Description .........................................................................................................................................18
M.2 E-Key Connector ...................................................................................................................................19
Description .........................................................................................................................................19
M.2 M-Key Connector..................................................................................................................................19
Description .........................................................................................................................................19
Dual microSD Card/Nano/NX SIM Card Connector....................................................................................20
Description .........................................................................................................................................20
+5V Fan Connector.......................................................................................................................................20
Description .........................................................................................................................................20
I2C/GPIO/Power Connector..........................................................................................................................21
Description .........................................................................................................................................21
Reset & Recovery Pushbutton.......................................................................................................................22

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Description .........................................................................................................................................22
M.2 M-Key / M.2 E-Key DIP Switch Selection............................................................................................22
Description .........................................................................................................................................22
2.1mm Barrel Jack Connector.......................................................................................................................23
Description .........................................................................................................................................23
RGB LED......................................................................................................................................................23
Description .........................................................................................................................................23
Typical Installation..............................................................................................................................23
Thermal Details ...................................................................................................................................24
Connect Tech Custom Thermal Solutions ............................................................................................25
Current Consumption Details ..............................................................................................................26
Software / BSP Details .........................................................................................................................26

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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.
Customer Support Overview
If you experience difficulties after reading the manual and/or using the product, contact the Connect Tech
reseller from which you purchased the product. In most cases the reseller can help you with product installation
and difficulties.
In the event that the reseller is unable to resolve your problem, our highly qualified support staff can assist you.
Our support section is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on our website at:
http://connecttech.com/support/resource-center/.See the contact information section below for more
information on how to contact us directly. Our technical support is always free.
Contact Information
Mail/Courier
Connect Tech Inc.
Technical Support
42 Arrow Road
Guelph, Ontario
Canada N1K 1S6
Email/Internet
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
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Note:
Please go to the Connect Tech Resource Center for product manuals, installation guides, device drivers, BSPs
and technical tips. Submit your technical support questions to our support engineers.
Telephone/Facsimile
Technical Support representatives are ready to answer your call Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Our numbers for calls are:
Toll Free: 800-426-8979 (North America only)
Telephone: [phone] (Live assistance available 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST,
Monday to Friday)
Facsimile: 519-836-4878 (on-line 24 hours)

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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. authorized modification or repair.
You may obtain warranty service by delivering this product to an authorized Connect Tech Inc. business
partner or to Connect Tech Inc. along with proof of purchase. Product returned to Connect Tech Inc. must be
pre-authorized by Connect Tech Inc. with an RMA (Return Material Authorization) number marked on the
outside of the package and sent prepaid, insured and packaged for safe shipment. Connect Tech Inc. will
return this product by prepaid ground shipment service.
The Connect Tech Inc. Limited Warranty is only valid over the serviceable life of the product. This is defined
as the period during which all components are available. Should the product prove to be irreparable, Connect
Tech Inc. reserves the right to substitute an equivalent product if available or to retract the Warranty if no
replacement is available.
The above warranty is the only warranty authorized by Connect Tech Inc. Under no circumstances will
Connect Tech Inc. be liable in any way for any damages, including any lost profits, lost savings or other
incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, such product.
Copyright Notice
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Connect Tech Inc. shall not
be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this material. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by
copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to
another language without the prior written consent of Connect Tech, Inc.
Copyright
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2019 by Connect Tech, Inc.
Trademark Acknowledgment
Connect Tech, Inc. acknowledges all trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyrights referred to in this
document as the property of their respective owners. Not listing all possible trademarks or copyright
acknowledgments does not constitute a lack of acknowledgment to the rightful owners of the trademarks and
copyrights mentioned in this document.

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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:
•Leaving circuit boards in their antistatic packaging
until they are ready to be installed.
•Using a grounded wrist strap when handling circuit
boards, at a minimum you should touch a grounded
metal object to dissipate any static charge that may be
present on you.
•Only handling circuit boards in ESD safe areas, which
may include ESD floor and table mats, wrist strap
stations and ESD safe lab coats.
•Avoiding handling circuit boards in carpeted areas.
•Try to handle the board by the edges, avoiding contact
with components.
Revision History
Revision
Date
Changes
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Preliminary Release

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Introduction
Connect Tech’s Photon Jetson™AI Camera Platform brings a low cost deployable Jetson solution to the
market. The Photon’s design includes Power over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3at (or a lower cost variant without
PoE), Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI video, 1 x USB 3.0 Type C, 2 x MIPI CSI-2, USB 2.0 (w/ OTG functionality),
1 x USB 2.0 (Debug functionality), M.2 (B-Key, M-Key, and E-Key functionality), Camera I2C Control, and
4-bit GPIO.
Product Feature and Specifications
Feature
Photon NVIDIA® Jetson™ AI Camera Platform
Module Compatibility
NVIDIA® Jetson™Nano (PRODUCTION MODULE ONLY)
NVIDIA® Jetson™Xavier NX
Mechanical Dimensions
145mm x 64.5mm
USB Camera
1x USB 3.0 (Connector: USB Type-C)
MIPI Cameras
2x 2-lane MIPI CSI-2
Connector: 1-1734248-5
•15-pin FPC 1mm Pitch Connector
•Same MIPI connector used on Nano Dev Kit
Camera Module Manufacturer A: Leopard Imaging
Camera Module Part Number A: LI-IMX219-MIPI-FF-NANO
Camera Module Manufacturer B: e-con Systems
Camera Module Part Number B: e-CAM30_CUNANO
Camera Module Manufacturer C: Raspberry Pi Camera Module v2
Camera Module Part Number C: 913-2664
Camera Misc Interface
1x I2C (Can be used for Lens Control)
4x GPIO (Can be used for Additional Camera Control)
1x Power Output (Can be used for IR LEDs)
•Please Contact Connect Tech for your specific voltage requirements
Internal Debug Ports
1x HDMI Display Output (Vertical Connector)
Storage
1x SD Card Slot
1x NVMe (M.2 2280 M-KEY)
Wireless Expansion
1x WiFi Module (M.2 2230 E-KEY)
1x LTE Module (M.2 3042 B-KEY) w/ SIM Card Slot
Rear IO –Ethernet
1x 10/100/1000BASE-T Uplink
PoE IEEE 802.3af-2003 (15.4W) PD
PoE+ IEEE 802.3at-2009 (25.5W) PD
Capable of operating on either network
Lower-cost PoE Bypass Option Available
Rear IO –USB OTG
1x USB 2.0 OTG for Flashing Capability (Micro USB)
Rear IO –USB UART
1x USB FTDI UART (Micro USB)
Rear IO –Power Input
1x 2mm DC Barrel Jack
+12V DC Input
Rear IO –User Feedback
1x RGB LED
Rear IO - Button
Dual RESET + FLASH Enable Functionality
Operating Temperature
-25°C to +85°C

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Weight
76g (0.167lbs)
Warranty and Support
1 Year Warranty and Free Support
Part Numbers / Ordering Information
Part Number
Description
NGX002
Photon NVIDIA® Jetson™ AI Camera Platform w/ PoE PD
NGX003
Photon NVIDIA® Jetson™ AI Camera Platform w/ No-PoE PD

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Product Overview
Block Diagram

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Connector Locations TOP VIEW
USB 3.0 TYPE-C (J2)
MIPI CSI-2 (P10B)
MIPI CSI-2 (P10A)
M.2 B-Key (P3) M.2 E-Key (P4)
Nano/NX Module Connector (P1)
HDMI (P12)
FAN (P8)
GIGABIT
ETHERNET/ PoE PD (P7)
RGB LED
RESET/RECOVERY PUSHBUTTON
USB 2.0 FTDI DEBUG (P6)
+12V DC 2.1mm
BARREL JACK (P2)