IBASE Technology SA-112-N User manual

SA-112-N
Digital Signage Player
For Android
User’s Manual
Version 1.1
(July 2017)

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Copyright
©2017 IBASE Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied, stored in a retrieval system, translated
into any language or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of IBASE Technology, Inc.
(hereinafter referred to as “IBASE”).
Disclaimer
IBASE reserves the right to make changes and improvements to the products described in
this document without prior notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the information in
the document is correct; however, IBASE does not guarantee this document is error-free.
IBASE assumes no liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from
misapplication or inability to use the product or the information contained herein, nor for any
infringements of rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Trademarks
All the trademarks, registrations and brands mentioned herein are used for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.

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Compliance
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference in which case users may be required to take adequate measures.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
WEEE
This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste, in
accordance with the EU directive of for waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE - 2012/19/EU). Instead, it should be disposed of by
returning it to a municipal recycling collection point. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Green IBASE
This product is compliant with the current RoHS restrictions and
prohibits use of the following substances in concentrations exceeding
0.1% by weight (1000 ppm) except for cadmium, limited to 0.01% by
weight (100 ppm).
•Lead (Pb)
•Mercury (Hg)
•Cadmium (Cd)
•Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+)
•Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
•Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE)

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Important Safety Information
Carefully read the precautions before using the device.
Environmental conditions:
•Lay the device horizontally on a stable and solid surface in case the device may
fall, causing serious damage.
•Leave plenty of space around the device and do not block the openings for
ventilation. NEVER DROP OR INSERT ANY OBJECTS OF ANY KIND INTO
THE VENTIILATION OPENINGS.
•Slots and openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these
openings. Make sure you leave plenty of space around the device for ventilation.
NEVER INSERT OBJECTS OF ANY KIND INTO THE VENTILATIN OPENINGS.
•Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between -40˚C and
75˚C.
•DO NOT LEAVE THIS DEVICE IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -50°C OR ABOVE 85°C. This
could damage the device. The device must be used in a controlled environment.
Care for your IBASE products:
•Before cleaning the device, turn it off and unplug all cables such as power in case
a small amount of electrical current may still flow.
•Use neutral cleaning agents or diluted alcohol to clean the device chassis with a
cloth. Then wipe the chassis with a dry cloth.
•Vacuum the dust with a computer vacuum cleaner to prevent the air vent or slots
from being clogged.
WARNING
Attention during use:
•Do not use this product near water.
•Do not spill water or any other liquids on your device.
•Do not place heavy objects on the top of the device.
•Operate this device from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power available, consult your distributor or local
power company.
•Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
•If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating of the
product plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its limits.
Avoid Disassembly
You are not suggested to disassemble, repair or make any modification to the device.
Disassembly, modification, or any attempt at repair could generate hazards and
cause damage to the device, even bodily injury or property damage, and will void any
warranty.

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CAUTION
Danger of explosion if internal lithium-ion battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warranty Policy
•IBASE standard products:
24-month (2-year) warranty from the date of shipment. If the date of shipment
cannot be ascertained, the product serial numbers can be used to determine
the approximate shipping date.
•3rd-party parts:
12-month (1-year) warranty from delivery for the 3rd-party parts that are not
manufactured by IBASE, such as CPU, memory, HDD, power adapter, panel
and touchscreen.
＊PRODUCTS, HOWEVER, THAT FAIL DUE TO MISUSE, ACCIDENT,
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR SHALL BE
TREATED AS OUT OF WARRANTY AND CUSTOMERS SHALL BE BILLED
FOR REPAIR AND SHIPPING CHARGES.
Technical Support & Services
1. Visit the IBASE website at www.ibase.com.tw to find the latest information about
the product.
2. If you need any further assistance from your distributor or sales representative,
prepare the following information of your product and elaborate upon the
problem.
•Product model name
•Product serial number
•Detailed description of the problem
•The error messages in text or in screenshots if there is any
•The arrangement of the peripherals
•Software in use (such as OS and application software, including the version
numbers)
3. If repair service is required, you can download the RMA form at
http://www.ibase.com.tw/english/Supports/RMAService/. Fill out the form and
contact your distributor or sales representative.

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Table of Contents
Compliance....................................................................................................iii
Important Safety Information.......................................................................iv
WARNING ......................................................................................................iv
CAUTION ........................................................................................................v
Warranty Policy..............................................................................................v
Technical Support & Services ......................................................................v
Chapter 1 General Information................................................................1
1.1 Introduction.............................................................................................2
1.2 Features..................................................................................................2
1.3 Packing List ............................................................................................3
1.4Optional Accessories ..............................................................................3
1.5 Specifications..........................................................................................4
1.6 Overview.................................................................................................6
1.7 Dimensions.............................................................................................8
Chapter 2 Installation and Motherboard Information............................9
2.1 Hardware Installation ............................................................................10
2.1.1 3G / 4G Module Installation.........................................................10
2.1.2 VESA Mount & Wall Mount Installation........................................11
2.2 Connector Locations on Motherboard...................................................12
2.3 Jumper & Connector Quick Reference Table........................................13
2.3.1 AT / ATX Power Mode Connector (P16)......................................14
2.3.2 CAN Connector (P12)..................................................................14
2.3.3 GPIO Connector (P15)................................................................15
2.3.4 Mini PCIe Connector (P9)............................................................16
2.3.5 RTC Battery Connector (P12)......................................................17
2.3.6 Audio Jack (P5)...........................................................................17
2.3.7 RJ45 Port for COM RS-232 (P13) ...............................................17
2.3.8 DC Jack (P3)...............................................................................18
2.3.9 HDMI Port (P10)..........................................................................18
2.3.10 Mini USB OTG Port (P8) .............................................................18
2.3.11 RJ45 LAN Port (P11)...................................................................19
2.3.12 SD Card Connector (P4) .............................................................19
2.3.13 USB 2.0 Port (P6, P7) .................................................................19

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2.3.14 VGA Port (P14) ...........................................................................20
Chapter 3 System Setup........................................................................21
3.1 System Quick Installation......................................................................22
3.1.1 Default Function..........................................................................23
3.2 Playing Mode........................................................................................24
3.3 Exit from Playing Mode .........................................................................24
3.4 Bluetooth Connection............................................................................25
3.5 Firmware Update ..................................................................................25
3.6 Loading Factory Default........................................................................27
Chapter 4 Content Management ...........................................................28
4.1 ADPlayer...............................................................................................29
4.2 Uploading and Updating Media Files.....................................................31
4.3 Editing Media Files................................................................................32
4.4 Setting up the Playing Schedule ...........................................................33
Appendix ......................................................................................................34
A. APK Example Content ..........................................................................35
B. The Protocol File of ADPlayer...............................................................35

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Chapter 1
General Information
The information provided in this chapter includes:
•Features
•Packing List
•Specifications
•Overview
•Dimensions

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1.1 Introduction
SA-112-N, a product code of IBASE Digital Signage Player series, is an
Android platform system for general applications. It is a fanless signage player
with ARM®-based Cortex®A9 i.MX6 Dual/Quad processor and outputs
through HDMI or VGA. The device provides 3D graphics acceleration and
supports various peripherals, such as RS-232 COM, CAN, USB, VGA and
HDMI, and audio line-out. The device is able to be operated at the ambient
operating temperature ranging from -40 ~ 75 °C, and even up to 85 °C for
storage.
1.2 Features
•Freescale™ ARM®-based Cortex®-A9
i.MX6 Dual Lite Commercial 1GHz / Quad Automotive 1GHz Processor
•Built-in an eMMC NAND flash 8GB on board
•DDR3L, 1GB 533MHz (1066MT/s) on board
•Display via VGA or HDMI (without HDCP)
•Gigabit Ethernet, RS-232 COM port (RJ45 type), Mini-USB (OTG) slot,
SD card storage
•CAN-based, Mini PCIe slot for 4G wireless (optional)
•5V DC-in power input
•Ruggedized, fanless and compact design

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1.3 Packing List
Your SA-112-N package should include the items listed below. If any of the
items below is missing, contact the distributor or the dealer from whom you
purchased the product.
•SA-112-N Digital Signage Player for Android
•SA-112-N Bracket
•Power Adapter
•Power Cord
•Screws (4 x M4, 2 x M3)
1.4 Optional Accessories
IBASE provide optional accessories as follows. Please contact us or your
dealer if you need any.
•Internal GPS Cable (100 mm)
•External GPS Antenna (3G / 4G)
•COM Port Cable (150 cm)

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1.5 Specifications
Product
SA-112-NDL
SA-112-NQC
System
Mainboard
MBD112
Operating
System
Android 4.4.2
VGA or HDMI output
Android 4.4.2
VGA+HDMI or VGA or HDMI
output
CPU
NXP / Freescale™ ARM®-based Cortex® -A9
•i.MX6 Dual Lite Commercial 1GHz processor
•i.MX6 Quad Automotive 1GHz Processor
Chipset
Integrated
Memory
DDR3L 1GB 533 MHz (1066 MT/s) on board
Flash
1 x eMMC 8GB on board
Graphics
i.MX53 + VP6 / WebM VP8, H.264 MVC
Power
Requirement
5V DC-in
Power Supply
25W power adapter
Watchdog
Watchdog Timer 256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min
TV Standard
NTSC, PAL
Chassis
Aluminum and SGCC, black & white
Mounting
Standard system bracket
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
117 x 35.1 x 104.5 mm (4.61” x 1.38” x 4.11”)
Net Weight
0.5 kg (1.1 lb)
Certificate
CE, FCC, cULus, CCC
I/O Ports
Display
1 x HDMI (up to 1920 x 1080)
1 x VGA
LAN
1 x GbE RJ45
Serial Port
1 x RJ45 for COM RS-232
USB
2 x USB 2.0 Type A
1 x Mini-USB (OTG)
SD Card
1 x SD/SDHC card slot (FAT32 and NTFS formats), up to 32 GB
Audio Jack
1 x Line-out (3.5 mm)
Expansion
1 x Mini PCIe (x1) slot for 4G wireless (Optional)

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Media Output Format
Video
Up to 1920 x 1080
MPEG4, H.263, MPEG-1/2, RV8/9/10, VP8 (1280 x 720), H.264,
VC-1, AVS
Audio
AAC, He-AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, WAV
Photo
Up to 8192 x 8192
JPEG
Environment
Temperature
•Operating: -40 ~ 75 °C (-40 ~ 167 °F), without adapter
•Storage: --50 ~ 85 °C (-58 ~ 185 °F)
Relative
Humidity
5 ~ 90% (non-condensing)
Vibration
Protection
Operating, random vibration 5 grms (5~500Hz)
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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1.6 Overview
Front View
Rear View
No.
Name
No.
Name
1
LED Indicators
7
LAN Port
2
Power Button
8
USB 2.0 Port
3
DC Jack
9
Audio Line Out
4
HDMI Port
10
SD Card Slot
5
RJ45 Port for COM RS-232
11
USB OTG Port
6
VGA Port
12
3G / 4G Antenna Hole

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Oblique View

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1.7 Dimensions
Unit: mm

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Chapter 2
Installation and
Motherboard Information
The information provided in this chapter includes:
•Hardware Installation
•Information and locations of connectors

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2.1 Hardware Installation
2.1.1 3G / 4G Module Installation
1. Remove the following 4 screws to remove the cover of SA-112-N.
2. Remove the cover, thread the 3G / 4G antenna and cable through an
antenna hole and fasten the antenna.
3. Install the module card into the mini-PCIe slot by inserting the card
slantwise. Then push it down and fasten 2 screws.

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2.1.2 VESA Mount & Wall Mount Installation
VESA Mount
Fasten 6 screws for VESA mount installation.
Wall Mount
Fasten 6 screws for wall mount installation.

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2.2 Connector Locations on Motherboard
Motherboard: MBD112
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2.3 Jumper & Connector Quick Reference Table
Jumper:
Function
Connector Name
Page
AT / ATX Power Mode Connector
P16
14
On-board connectors:
Function
Connector Name
Page
CAN Connector
P12
14
GPIO Connector
P15
15
Mini PCIe Connector
P9
16
RTC Battery Connector
P2
17
I/O coastline connectors:
Function
Connector Name
Page
Audio Jack
P5
17
RJ45 Port for COM RS-232
P13
17
DC Jack
P3
18
HDMI Port
P10
18
Mini USB OTG Port
P8
18
RJ45 LAN Port
P11
19
SD Card Connector
P4
19
USB 2.0 Port
P6, P7
19
VGA Port
P14
20