IBASE Technology ISR301 User manual

ISR301
Ruggedized Embedded System
with NXP ARM®Cortex®
A53 i.MX8M Quad SoC
User’s Manual
Document Version 1.2
(Oct. 2020)

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Compliance
The product described in this manual complies with all applicable European Union
(CE) directives if it has a CE marking. For systems to remain CE compliant, only CE-
compliant parts may be used. Maintaining CE compliance also requires proper cable
and cabling techniques.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
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 complies with the current RoHS directives restricting the
use of the following substances in concentrations not to exceed 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 following safety information before using this device.
Setting up your system:
•Put the device horizontally on a stable and solid surface.
•Do not use this product near water or any heated source.
•Leave plenty of space around the device and do not block the ventilation
openings. Never drop or insert any objects of any kind into the openings.
•Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C and
60˚C.
Care during use:
•Do not place heavy objects on the top of the device.
•Make sure to connect the correct voltage to the device. Failure to supply the
correct voltage could damage the unit.
•Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
•If you use an extension cord, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices
plugged into the extension cord does not cord’s ampere rating.
•Do not spill water or any other liquids on your device.
•Always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning the device.
•Only use neutral cleaning agents to clean the device.
•Vacuum dust and particles from the vents by using a computer vacuum cleaner.
Product Disassembly
Do not try to repair, disassemble, or make modifications to the device. Doing so will
void the warranty and may result in damage to the product or personal injury.
CAUTION
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries by observing local regulations.

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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 3rd-party parts that are not
manufactured by IBASE, such as CPU, CPU cooler, memory, storage devices,
power adaptor, display panel and touch screen.
＊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 encounter any technical problems and require assistance from your
distributor or sales representative, please prepare and send the following
information:
•Product model name
•Product serial number
•Detailed description of the problem
•Error messages in text or screenshots if any
•The arrangement of the peripherals
•Software used (such as OS and application software)
3. If repair service is required, please 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
CAUTION .......................................................................................................iv
Warranty Policy..............................................................................................v
Technical Support & Services ......................................................................v
Chapter 1 General Information................................................................1
1.1 Introduction...............................................................................................2
1.2 Features ...................................................................................................2
1.3 Packing List..............................................................................................2
1.4 Specifications ...........................................................................................3
1.5 Product View ............................................................................................5
1.6 Dimensions...............................................................................................6
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration.........................................................7
2.1 Installations...............................................................................................8
2.1.1 Mini-PCIe & M.2 Cards Installation............................................8
2.1.2 WiFi / LTE Antenna Installation .................................................9
2.1.3 Mounting Installation..................................................................9
2.1.4 RS-232/422/485 COM Port......................................................10
2.1.5 COM1 & COM2 Port................................................................11
2.1.6 GPIO Port ................................................................................11
2.2 Setting the Jumpers................................................................................12
2.2.1 How to Set Jumpers ................................................................12
2.3 Jumper & Connector Locations on Motherboard....................................13
2.4 Jumper & Connectors Quick Reference.................................................14
2.4.1 RTC Lithium Cell Connector (P2) ............................................15
2.4.2 RS-232/422/485 Selection (SW3)............................................16
2.4.3 RS-232/422/485 COM Port (P20)............................................17
2.4.4 LVDS Display Connector (P13, P14).......................................18
2.4.5 RS232 COM Port Connector (P19) .........................................19
2.4.6 LVDS Backlight Control Connector (P18)................................20
2.4.7 Audio Line-In & Line-Out Connector (P9)................................21
2.4.8 Internal USB3.0 Connector (P7)..............................................22
2.4.9 Digital I/O (GPIO) Connector (P24) .........................................23

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2.4.10 MIPI-CSI Connector (P10, P26) ..............................................24
2.4.11 MIPI-DSI Connector (P12).......................................................25
2.4.12 I2C Connector (P17).................................................................26
2.4.13 Boot mode select (SW1 Factory use only) ..............................27
2.4.14 RS232 Debug Port (P25).........................................................28
Chapter 3 Software Setup......................................................................29
3.1 Make a Recovery SD Card.....................................................................30
3.1.1 Preparing the Recovery SD card to Install Linux / Android
image into eMMC ....................................................................................30
3.1.2 Upgrade Firmware through the Recovery SD Card.................31
3.2 Display Parameter Setting in Kernel (Feature not ready yet).................33
Chapter 4 BSP Source Guide................................................................34
4.1 Building BSP Source..............................................................................35
4.1.1 Preparation ..............................................................................35
4.1.2 Installing Toolchain..................................................................35
4.1.3 Building release .......................................................................35
For Yocto/uBuntu/Debian ........................................................................35
./build-bsp-4.14.sh...................................................................................35
For Android..............................................................................................35
4.1.4 Installing release to board........................................................36
.......................................................................................................................37
Appendix ......................................................................................................37

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

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1.1 Introduction
ISR301 is an ARM®-based embedded system built with NXP Cortex®i.MX8M
A53 processor. The device features 2D, 3D graphics and multimedia
acceleration, aside from the numerous peripheral support it has that are well
suited for industrial applications, including RS-232/422/485, GPIO, USB, USB
OTG, LAN, HDMI interface, M.2 E2230 for wireless connectivity and a mini-
PCIe expansion slot.
1.2 Features
•NXP ARM®Cortex®A53 i.MX8M Quad 1.3GHz industrial-grade processor
•Video output through the HDMI interface
•3GB LPDDR4, 16GB eMMC and SD socket
•Rich I/O interface with RS-232/422/485 GPIO, USB, USB-OTG and Ethernet
•M.2 E2230 & mini-PCIe slots with a SIM socket for wireless connectivity
1.3 Packing List
Your product package should include the items listed below.
•ISR301-Q316I
The user’s manual can be downloaded from the IBASE website.

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1.4 Specifications
Product Name
ISR301-Q316I
System
Motherboard
IBR210-Q316I-01 3.5” SBC
System
Operating
System
•Android 9.0
•Yocto v2.5
CPU Type
NXP Cortex™ A53 i.MX8M Quad Core 1.3GHz Industrial-Grade
SoC
CPU Speed
1.3 GHz
Memory
•System memory: 3GB LPDDR4
•Data Memory: 16GB eMMC
Video Codec
•4Kp60 HEVC/H.265 main, and main 10 decoder
•4Kp60 VP9 decoder
•4Kp30 AVC/H.264 decoder
•1080p60 MPEG-2, MPEG-4p2, VC-1, VP8, RV9, AVS,
MJPEG, H.263 decoder
RTC
IDT 1337AGDVGI8
Wireless
Wi-Fi / BT / 3G / LTE module (Optional)
Power Supply
12V-24V DC-In
Watchdog
Timer
Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…128 secs)
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
162 x 36 x 116 mm (6.38” x 1.42” x 4.57”)
RoHS
Yes
Certification
CE, FCC Class B
I/O Ports
DC Jack
1 x 12V-24V DC jack
Display
1 x HDMI2.0a (up to 4K resolution)
LAN
1 x RJ45 GbE LAN
USB
•2 x USB 3.0 Type A
•1 x USB OTG via mini-USB Type B (Factory use only)
Serial
•1 x RS-232/422/485 COM port (DB9 male connector)
•2 x RS-232 COM ports (DB9 male connector)
Digital IO
8-In/Out
Expansion
Slots
•1 x M.2 E-key (2230)
•1 x Mini-PCIe (interrelated with the SIM socket)
•1 x SD socket (UHS-I SDR-104, 104MB/s max.)

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Environment
Operating
Temperature
-10 ~ 60 °C (32 ~ 140 °F)
Relative
Humidity
10 ~ 90 %, non-condensing
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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1.5 Product View
I/O View
Top View
No.
Name
No.
Name
1
USB OTG Port
8
DIN Rail Mounting Holes
2
RS-232/422/485 COM Port
9
Antenna Holes
3
HDMI Port
10
RS-232 COM1 & COM2 Ports
4
GbE LAN Port
11
GPIO Port
5
USB 3.0 Ports
12
Wall Mount Kit
6
DC Jack
13
LED Indicators (from left to right:
Power, Wi-Fi status, OS status)
7
On/Off Button
14
SD Card Slot

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DIN Rail Mounting View (Optional)
1.6 Dimensions
Unit: mm

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Chapter 2
Hardware Configuration
This section contains general information about:
•Installations
•Jumper and connectors

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2.1 Installations
Before installing the M.2, wireless, SIM card or any other module into the
device, loosen the 6 screws as shown below to remove the device cover.
2.1.1 Mini-PCIe & M.2 Cards Installation
To install the mini-PCIe or NGFF M.2 card, remove the device cover, locate
the slot in the system, and perform the following steps.
1. To insert the mini-PCIe card, align the keys of the card with those of the
mini-PCIe interface. Insert the card slantwise as shown below.
(Insert the M.2 card in the same way as instructed above.)
2. Push the mini-PCIe card downwards as shown below, and fix the card
onto the brass standoff with a screw.
(Fix the M.2 card also with one screw.)

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2.1.2 WiFi / LTE Antenna Installation
Insert the WiFi / 3G / 4G antenna extension cable through the antenna hole of
the front I/O cover and fasten the antenna as shown below. Then apply
adhesive around the hex nut behind the front I/O cover to prevent the
extension cable from falling off, should the cable becomes loose.
1. Fasten the hex nut and the washer. Then
install the antenna.
2. Apply adhesive around here.
Info: The diameter of the nut is around 6.35 mm (0.25”-36UNC).
2.1.3 Mounting Installation
Requirements
Before mounting the system, ensure that you have enough room for the power
adaptor and signal cable routing, and have good ventilation for the power
adaptor. The method of mounting must be able to support weight of the device
plus the weight of the suspending cables attached to the system. Use the
following methods for mounting the device:
Wall Mounting Installation
1. Turn the device upside down.
Attach the wall-mount kit to the
device using the supplied 4
screws.
2. Prepare at least 4 screws (M3) to
install the device on the wall.

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2.1.4 RS-232/422/485 COM Port
➔
Pin
Assignment
RS-232
RS-422
RS-485
1
NC
TX-
DATA-
2
RX
TX+
DATA+
3
TX
RX+
NC
4
NC
RX-
NC
5
Ground
Ground
Ground
6
NC
NC
NC
7
RTS
NC
NC
8
CTS
NC
NC
9
NC
NC
NC
1
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2.1.5 COM1 & COM2 Port
➔
Pin
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
1
NC
6
NC
2
RXD, Receive data
7
NC
3
TXD, Transmit data
8
NC
4
NC
9
NC
5
Ground
2.1.6 GPIO Port
➔
Pin
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
1
DIO1
6
DIO5
2
DIO2
7
DIO6
3
DIO3
8
DIO7
4
DIO4
9
DIO8
5
Ground
1
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2.2 Setting the Jumpers
Configure your device by using jumpers to enable the features that you need
based on your applications. Contact your supplier if you have doubts about
the best configuration for your use.
2.2.1 How to Set Jumpers
Jumpers are short-length conductors consisting of several metal pins with a
base mounted on the circuit board. Jumper caps are placed (or removed) on
the pins to enable or disable functions or features. If a jumper has 3 pins, you
can connect Pin 1 with Pin 2 or Pin 2 with Pin 3 by shorting the jumper.
A 3-pin jumper
A jumper cap
Refer to the illustration below to set jumpers.
Pin closed
Oblique view
Setting
Open
1-2
2-3
When two pins of a jumper are encased in a jumper cap, this jumper is
closed, i.e. turned On.
When a jumper cap is removed from two jumper pins, this jumper is open, i.e.
turned Off.
Pin# 1 23
1 2 3
1 2 3
1 2 3

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2.3 Jumper & Connector Locations on Motherboard
Motherboard: IBR210