Connect Tech GraphiteVPX/CPU-TX1 User manual

GraphiteVPX/CPU TX1
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents...................................................................................................................................2
Preface...................................................................................................................................................3
Disclaimer .......................................................................................................................................................3
Customer Support Overview...........................................................................................................................3
Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................3
Limited Product Warranty...............................................................................................................................4
Copyright Notice.............................................................................................................................................4
Trademark Acknowledgment..........................................................................................................................4
Revision History ....................................................................................................................................5
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................6
Product Features and Specifications ......................................................................................................6
Product Overview..................................................................................................................................7
Detailed Feature Description..................................................................................................................8
Power Input.....................................................................................................................................................8
Console............................................................................................................................................................8
10/100/1000 Ethernet (GBE)...........................................................................................................................8
Display (HDMI only)......................................................................................................................................8
MIPI CSI 2.0 Camera inputs ..........................................................................................................................8\
USB 3.0/2.0 and OTG.....................................................................................................................................8
SATA 2.0 ........................................................................................................................................................9
PCIe Switch Description .................................................................................................................................9
System LED’s .................................................................................................................................................9
Current Consumption Details ..............................................................................................................10
NVIDIA Jetson TX1 Software..............................................................................................................11
Mechanical Details...............................................................................................................................12
VPG003 GraphiteVPX/CPU –Top Side.......................................................................................................12
VPG003 GraphiteVPX/CPU –Bottom Side .................................................................................................13
RTG004 Details ...................................................................................................................................14
RTM for Development..................................................................................................................................14

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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:
www.connecttech.com/sub/support/support.asp. 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 Download Zone or the Knowledge Database in the Support Center on the Connect Tech
website for product manuals, installation guides, device driver software and technical tips.
Submit your technical support questions to our customer support engineers via the Support Center on the
Connect Tech website.
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 VPG003 GraphiteVPX/CPU. 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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2016 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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Revision History
Revision
Date
Changes
0.00
2016/09/18
Initial Release
0.01
2016/09/30
Naming Change Embedded System to GraphiteVPX/CPU

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Introduction
Connect Tech’s GraphiteVPX/CPU-TX1 is a VITA 65 compliant 3U VPX single board computer that brings
the NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX1 embedded computing platform to the VPX form factor.
This complete host solution delivers over 1 TeraFLOPs of performance, with multiple USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports,
multiple GbE channels, and 6 CSI camera interfaces to round out the VPG003 GraphiteVPX/CPU.
Product Features and Specifications
Feature
VPG003 GraphiteVPX/CPU
Processor
NVIDIA Jetson TX1, 1 TFLOP/s, 256-CUDA Cores
with a Quad core 64-bit ARM A57
Memory
4GB LPDDR4
On Board Storage
16GB eMMC
Display
1x HDMI Link
Ethernet
2x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Links
USB
1x USB 2.0 (OTG) / 2x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
Serial
1x RS-232 (TX1 debug)
Video Input
6x CSI-2/MIPI Camera Sensor Inputs
Power Requirement
12V (VS1), 5V (VS3), 3V3_AUX (VS2 is not used)
Operating Temperature
-40oC to +70oC- Conduction Cooled edge temperatures.
Dimensions
Standard 3U VPX VITA 65 –1” pitch.
Weight
TBD
Accessories
RTG004 –RTM for the VPG003 CPU board.
Warranty and Support
1 Year Warranty and Free Support

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Product Overview

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Detailed Feature Description
The VPG003 GraphiteVPX/CPU is a Ruggedized NVIDIA Jetson TX1 System. The VPG003 comes with the
standard NVIDIA Jetson TX1 Ubuntu Jetpack Image.
OpenVPX Payload Profile: MOD3-PAY-2F-16.2.7-2
Power Input
The VPG003 GraphiteVPX/CPU accepts a standard VPX VITA 46 power input set. VS1 = 12V, VS2 = 3.3V
(not used), VS3 = 5V and 3V3_AUX.
Console
The VPG003 GraphiteVPX/CPU has a console port to allow for remote or headless use of the System. With an
RS-232 Link, the Console allows for additional debug of the VPG003 GraphiteVPX/CPU.
10/100/1000 Ethernet (GBE)
Two ports of GbE are available, one interface comes from the TX1 onboard Ethernet controller. The second is
on the PCIe bus and comes from the Intel 82574 Ethernet Controller. Both with distinct MAC Id’s.
Software Support for the Intel 82574
Additional drivers may be required to properly operate the GBE Port 1 of the System.
These drivers can be downloaded directly from Intel’s website from the link below:
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Ethernet+Components&Produc
tLine=Ethernet+Controllers&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+82574+Gigabit+Ethernet+Controller
Display (HDMI only)
One HDMI video output is available for display up to 4k.
MIPI CSI 2.0 Camera inputs
There are 6 independent CSI 2.0 camera inputs available to the user.
USB 3.0/2.0 and OTG
The VPG003 has two ports capable of USB 3.0 or 2.0 (USB A and USB B) and an extra USB 2.0 port used as
either a host or client port selected through the USB ID pin state. Client mode is used to update the TX1’s base
software load. Host mode acts as a standard host USB 2.0 port. The USB B port and the SATA port are
mutually exclusive and are selected via the J2 header block.

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SATA 2.0
One SATA Gen 2 port is available direct from the TX1 for additional storage capability. The SATA port and
the USB B port are mutually exclusive and are selected via the J2 header block.
PCIe Switch Description
The VPG003 GraphiteVPX/CPU has a PEX8718 Gen 3 capable PCIe Switch that has 2 x4 ports connected to
the backplane using the DATAPLANE. This switch currently runs Gen 2 only due to the host TX1 having a
maximum speed of 5.0 Gbps Gen 2 PCIe.
System LED’s
The VPG003 GraphiteVPX/CPU has 7 System LEDs on the front face:
LED
Description
LED Colour
PB_OK
Backplane Power OK
Blue
FAIL
System in Reset
Red
PCIe0
PCIe Link Status to TX1
Blue
PCIe1
PCIe Link Status Intel GbE
Blue
PCIe2
PCIe Link Status Backplane Port 2
Blue
PCIe3
PCIe Link Status Backplane Port 1
Blue
PERR
Fatal PCIe Error Detected
Red

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Current Consumption Details
Below are the maximum ratings of the VPG003 GraphiteVPX/CPU with 12V (VS1) and 5V (VS3) combined
totals.
Theoretical Maximum
Watts
Maximum
30W
Typical
20W
Below are measurements taken with the VPG003 GraphiteVPX/CPU running in various configurations. Please
refer to the NVIDIA Jetson TX1 manual for full details on the current consumption and operational details.
Actual Measurements
Amps
Watts
System standalone, powered OFF, with no loads
TBD
TBD
System standalone, powered ON, no operating system, with no loads
TBD
TBD
HDMI video output, USB keyboard, system sitting in Ubuntu Console
TBD
TBD
HDMI video output, USB keyboard/mouse, 2x GBE running, system
sitting in Ubuntu Desktop (GUI), running NVIDIA Smoke Render Test
TBD
TBD