Connect Tech NVIDIA Jetson TX2 User manual

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Jetson™ TX2/TX2i/TX1
Users Guide
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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 Features and Specifications................................................................................................................7
Part Numbers / Ordering Information .............................................................................................................8
Product Overview..................................................................................................................................9
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................................................9
Connector Summary & Locations.................................................................................................................10
DIP Switch and Button Summary & Locations.............................................................................................11
On-Board Indicator LED’s ............................................................................................................................11
Typical Installation..............................................................................................................................12
Detailed Feature Description................................................................................................................13
Jetson™ Board-to-Board Connector .............................................................................................................13
Programming Micro USB 2.0 Connector......................................................................................................13
HDMI Connector...........................................................................................................................................14
Misc. IO Connector.......................................................................................................................................16
GPIO Connector............................................................................................................................................17
10/100/1000 Ethernet (GBE).........................................................................................................................17
Isolated CAN.................................................................................................................................................18
RTC Battery ..................................................................................................................................................18
USB 2.0 Ports................................................................................................................................................21
GNSS / GPS Info (ASG009 ONLY)......................................................................................................21
Active Antenna Connector............................................................................................................................21
GNSS Misc. IO Connector............................................................................................................................22
UART Connector ..........................................................................................................................................22
Jumper/Switch Descriptions ................................................................................................................23
S1 DIP Switch –Carrier Power-On...............................................................................................................23
S3 DIP Switch –MIPI Control......................................................................................................................23
SW1-3 Power Control Buttons......................................................................................................................23
Input Power Connector.......................................................................................................................24
Thermal Details ...................................................................................................................................25
Software / BSP Details .........................................................................................................................26
Connect Tech’s Custom L4T BSP (CTI-L4T)..............................................................................................26
NVIDIA Jetpack for L4T ..............................................................................................................................26

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Mechanical Details...............................................................................................................................27
Mechanical Dimensions .....................................................................................................................27
Module / Mini-PCIe / mSATA Installation ........................................................................................28
Cables..................................................................................................................................................28

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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/. 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
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Note:
Please go to the Connect Tech Resource Center for product manuals, installation guides, device driver
software, 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)
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Limited Product Warranty
Connect Tech Inc. provides a one year Warranty for the Spacely Carrier. 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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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 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
0.00
2017-03-10
Initial Release
0.01
2017-03-23
Updated Block Diagram
0.02
2017-07-11
Updated image, added cable drawing links
0.03
2017-08-09
Additional Info Added
0.04
2017-08-09
Mechanical Added
0.05
2017-08-10
Software/Switch info added
0.06
2017-08-29
Fan connector info added
0.07
2017-12-06
PSU info added
0.08
2017-12-06
USB and GPIO info edit
0.09
2018-01-11
Revised cable information
0.10
2018-03-08
Added GPIO KDB link
0.11
2018-03-26
Further GPIO info added
0.12
2018-05-16
SIM Info Added
0.13
2018-07-30
Added TX2i compatibility
0.14
2018-11-13
Updated Cables

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Introduction
Connect Tech’s Spacely Carrier for NVIDIA®Jetson™ TX2/TX2i/TX1 is an ideal product for unmanned vehicle
applications, or any application where situational awareness is critical. Spacely enables users to simultaneously
connect up to 6 MIPI CSI-2 cameras as well as offering built-in expansion for a GPS/GNSS module.
This carrier includes a multi-I/O port specifically designed to allow easy connection to OEM Autopilots such as the
Pixhawk. Other onboard interconnects include 2x GbE, 1x HDMI, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, USB CLIENT, as well as
miniPCIe and mSATA expansion.
Product Features and Specifications
Specifications
Module Compatibility
NVIDIA®Jetson™ TX2, Jetson™ TX2i and Jetson™ TX1
PCB Size / Overall Size
125mm x 95mm (4.92" x 3.74")
Display
1x HDMI
Camera Inputs
6 x2 Lane MIPI CSI-2or
3 x4 Lane MIPI CSI-2
Ethernet
2x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB
2x Micro USB 3.0 (Integrated USB 2.0)
2x USB 2.0
1x USB CLIENT
1x USB 2.0 to Mini-PCIe Slot
SATA
1x mSATA Full Size
Audio
HDMI Integrated
Serial
2x 3.3V from Jetson UART0 and UART1
Mini-PCIe
1x Mini-PCIe (PCIe & USB 2.0)
SD Card
1x microSD Card Slot
CAN Bus
1x CAN 2.b Port
Optional Sensor
1x GPS/GNSS Module (optional)
Misc.
1x I2C Link (+3.3V I/O)
1x SPI Channel (+3.3V I/O)
16x GPIO (3.3V level shifted)
System Control
Power Requirements
+12V to +22V DC Input
Operating Temperature
-40oC to +85oC
Weight
90.7grams (0.2lbs)
Accessories
Cable Kit
Warranty and Support
1 Year Warranty and Free Support

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Part Numbers / Ordering Information
Part Number
ASG006
Spacely Carrier for NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2/TX2i/TX1
ASG009
Spacely Carrier for NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2/TX2i/TX1 with 3D Sensors and
GNSS

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Product Overview
Block Diagram

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Connector Summary & Locations