DEBIX BPC-iMX8MP-01 User manual

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BPC-iMX8MP-01 Industrial
Computer User Guide
Version: V1.0（2023-03）
Complied by: Polyhex Technology Company Limited（http://www.polyhex.net/）
BPC-iMX8MP-01 Industrial Computer is a ruggedized and protected computer. It is composed
of a DEBIX Model A/B and a aluminum alloy enclosure. It combines various types of harsh
environment resistance features, including ruggedness, dustproof, anti-vibration, shock
resistance, wide temperature, portability and other indicators.
Figure 1

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REVISION HISTORY
Rev.
Date
Description
1.0
2023.03.24
First edition

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INDEX
Chapter 1 Security......................................................................................................................4
1.1. Safety Precaution ........................................................................................................ 4
1.2. Safety Instruction.........................................................................................................4
1.3. Technical Support........................................................................................................5
Chapter 2 BPC-iMX8MP-01 Industrial Computer Introduction..................................................7
2.1. Overview of Industrial Computer.................................................................................8
2.2. Composition of Industrial Computer..........................................................................10
2.3. External Interface of Industrial Computer................................................................. 12
2.3.1. Power Interface.............................................................................................. 12
2.3.2. OTG Interface.................................................................................................12
2.3.3. HDMI Interface............................................................................................... 12
2.3.4. Audio Interface............................................................................................... 13
2.3.5. Ethernet Interface...........................................................................................13
2.3.6. USB Interface................................................................................................. 14
2.3.7. Key..................................................................................................................14
Chapter 3 DEBIX Installation Guide.........................................................................................15
3.1. Installation................................................................................................................. 15
3.2. Power on....................................................................................................................17
Chapter 4 Software Application Examples ...............................................................................18
4.1. Use of Ethernet..........................................................................................................18
4.2. Use of WiFi................................................................................................................20
4.3. Use of Bluetooth........................................................................................................22
4.4. Use of USB................................................................................................................24
4.5. Verification of RTC.....................................................................................................27

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Chapter 1 Security
1.1. Safety Precaution
This document inform how to make each cable connection. In most cases, you will simply
need to connect a standard cable.
Table 1 Terms and conventions
Symbol
Meaning
Always disconnect the power cord from the chassis whenever there is no
workload required on it. Do not connect the power cable while the power is on.
A sudden rush of power can damage sensitive electronic components. Only
experienced electricians should open the chassis.
Always ground yourself to remove any static electric charge before touching
BPC-iMX8MP-01 product. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to
electric charges. Use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic
components on a static-dissipative surface or in a static-shielded bag.
1.2. Safety Instruction
To avoid malfunction or damage to this product please observe the following:
1．Disconnect the device from the DC power supply before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do
not use liquid detergents or spray-on detergents.
2．Keep the device away from moisture.
3．During installation, set the device down on a reliable surface. Drops and bumps will lead to
damage.
4．Before connecting the power supply, ensure that the voltage is in the required range, and
the way of wiring is correct.
5．Carefully put the power cable in place to avoid stepping on it.
6．If the device is not used for a long time, power it off to avoid damage caused by sudden

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overvoltage.
7．Do not pour liquid into the venting holes of the enclosure, as this could cause fire or
electric shock.
8．For safety reasons, the device can only be disassembled by professional personnel.
9．If one of the following situations occur, 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.
10．Do not place the device in a place where the ambient temperature is below -45°C (-49°F)
or above 85°C (185°F). This will damage the machine. It needs to be kept in an environment
at controlled temperature.
11．Due to the sensitive nature of the equipment, it must be stored in a restricted access
location, only accessible by qualified engineer.
DISCLAIMER: Polyhex disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statement of this
instructional document.
1.3. Technical Support
1. Visit DEBIX website https://www.debix.io/ where you can find the latest information about
the product.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative or Polyhex’s customer service center for
technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the following info ready
before you call:

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Product name and memory size
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
Discord Community (recommended): https://discord.com/invite/adaHHaDkH2
Email: [e-mail]

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Chapter 2 BPC-iMX8MP-01 Industrial
Computer Introduction
BPC-iMX8MP-01 Industrial Computer is a compact, durable and high heat dissipation
computer, which can be widely used in industry 4.0, IoT, smart city, advanced multimedia etc..
Main features:
It is compatible with a DEBIX Model A or a DEBIX Model B
Support Gigabit Ethernet, 4 x USB 3.0 to bring an efficient data transmission speed
Support for Ubuntu, Android, Yocto, Windows 10 IoT

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2.1. Overview of Industrial Computer
Figure 2
BPC-iMX8MP-01 Industrial Computer uses DEBIX Model A or DEBIX Model B as the main
board, the data specifications are as follows.
Table 2 BPC-iMX8MP-01 Industrial Computer specification
System
Main Board
DEBIX Model A/B
Type
BPC-iMX8MP-01
Boot Mode
1) DEBIX Model A:
Boot from Micro SD Card
2) DEBIX Model B:
Boot from Micro SD Card
Boot from eMMC (default)
CPU
i.MX 8M Plus, MIMX8ML8CVNKZAB, 4 x Cortex-A53,
industrial-grade processor clocked at 1.6GHz, with C520L 3D GPU
andGC7000UltraLite 3D GPU

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Memory
2GB LPDDR4 (4GB/8GB optional)
Storage
1) Micro SD card (The Micro SD card should be prepared by the
users themselves, the capacity can be
8GB/16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB/256GB)
2) Onboard 16GB eMMC (8GB/32GB/64GB/128GB/256GB
optional)
OS
Ubuntu 20.04, Android 11, Yocto-L5.10.72_2.2.0, Windows 10 IoT
Enterprise
I/O Interface
Gigabit Ethernet
1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
2.4GHz & 5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
USB
1) 1 x USB 2.0 Type-C for DC 5V power input
2) 1 x USB 2.0 OTG Type-C
3) 4 x USB 3.0 Host Type-A
HDMI
1 x HDMI output, connector is Type A HDMI female
Audio
1 x headphone output and microphone input combo interface, the
connector is a 3.5mm socket
Key
1) 1 x Reset key
2) 1 x ON/OFF key
Power Supply
Power Input
DC 5V/3A Type-C
Mechanical & Environmental
Enclosure Material
Aluminum alloy
Size (L x W x H)
93mm x 72mm x 30mm
Gross Weight
190g
Heat Dissipation
No fan, heat dissipation through the enclosure
CPU Temperature
-40 °C to 85 °C

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2.2. Composition of Industrial Computer
Figure 3
BPC-iMX8MP-01 Industrial Computer assembly consists of these main components: DEBIX
Model A/B, enclosure and power adapter.
Figure 4 DEBIX

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Figure 5 Enclosure
Figure 6 Power adapter

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2.3. External Interface of Industrial Computer
2.3.1. Power Interface
BPC-iMX8MP-01 Industrial Computer provides one power interface with a Type-C connector,
which supports DC 5V power supply. As shown in the figure below.
Figure 7
2.3.2. OTG Interface
BPC-iMX8MP-01 Industrial Computer provides an OTG interface with a Type-C connector,
which can be used for programming, system updating, or USB drive & hard disk connecting
etc. to facilitate data exchange. As shown in the figure above.
2.3.3. HDMI Interface
BPC-iMX8MP-01 Industrial Computer provides an HDMI interface, and the connector is an
A-type HDMI female socket, which is used to connect a monitor, TV or projector. HDMI
resolution up to 3840x2160p30. As shown in the figure below.
Figure 8

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2.3.4. Audio Interface
BPC-iMX8MP-01 Industrial Computer provides a combined headphone and microphone input
interface. The connector is a 3.5mm socket, compatible with the built-in needle socket design,
has audio input/output functions, and supports rated voltage 1.5V MIC audio input. As shown
in the right side of Figure 8.
2.3.5. Ethernet Interface
BPC-iMX8MP-01 Industrial Computer provides one independent MAC RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
port (Network port: LAN), support POE power supply (Additional POE power supply module is
required), connect DEBIX to the network through the network cable of the RJ45 connector;
and a set of status indicators below the interface to display the status signal, one is Link and
the other is Active.
Figure 9
Table 3 Description of RJ45 Port Status Indicator
LED
Colour
Description
Link
Green
Light, the network cable is plugged in, network connection status is good
Active
Yellow
Blinking, network data is being transmitted
Link
Active

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2.3.6. USB Interface
BPC-iMX8MP-01 Industrial Computer has six USB interfaces, supports USB 3.0 and 2.0.
There are two USB 2.0 interfaces with Type-C connectors, one for DC 5V power input and
one for OTG (Figure 7). And another four USB 3.0 interfaces with dual-layer Type-A
connectors, as shown in the figure below.
Figure 10
2.3.7. Key
Figure 11
Reset button: short press to reset the system.
ON/OFF button: short press to hibernate or wake up, long press to power off or on.

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Chapter 3 DEBIX Installation Guide
A standalone DEBIX enclosure does not include DEBIX product and power adapter, If you
install it by yourself, you need to purchase an additional DEBIX single board computer and
power adapter.
3.1. Installation
The steps for DEBIX installation into the DEBIX enclosure are as follows:
1. First, paste the CPU thermal conductive rubber pad on the front of the DEBIX board, as
shown in the figure below:
Figure 12
2. Align with the appropriate and corresponding mounting holes, place the single board
computer into the enclosure, then fix in place with four PM2.5X6 screws, as shown in the
figure below:

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Figure 13
3. The PC sheet into the right side of the enclosure according to the corresponding hole
position.
4. Install the back cover of the enclosure and fix it with 4 KM2.5X6 locking screws, as shown
in the figure below:
Figure 14

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Figure 15
5. Industrial Computer installation is complete.
3.2. Power on
NOTE
The factory default boot mode of BPC-iMX8MP-01 Industrial Computer is Micro SD card
boot. If the main board for DEBIX Model B, you need to change to other boot modes,
please contact our engineer for modification before leaving the factory, and do not
disassemble the machine by yourself.
Please refer to section Getting started of DEBIX User Manual for the connection procedure.
Insert the burned Micro SD card into the card slot on the BPC-iMX8MP-01 Industrial
Computer, connect the display device and power on, then you can see the startup screen.

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Chapter 4 Software Application Examples
4.1. Use of Ethernet
1. Query ip command.
ip a
As shown above: eth33 network card corresponds to the network port of the device silkscreen
"LAN" (Figure 9).
2. Apply ping command.
ping 192.168.1.1

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3. Query the speed of the network port.
sudo ethtool ens33
The desktop settings of the BPC-iMX8MP-01 Industrial Computer Ethernet (Settings >>
Network) are as follows.

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Figure 16
4.2. Use of WiFi
1. Unplug the network cable, DEBIX connect WiFi (polyhex_mi), query the WiFi network
port via ifconfig wlan0.