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Inforce 6720™
User Guide
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Preface
This User Guide familiarizes the end user with the specification, interfaces, setup, and usage of the Inforce
6720.
Intended Audience
This User Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for general audiences.
Document Organization
The chapters in this document are arranged as follows:
1. Scope
2. Hardware Specifications
3. System Setup and Usage
4. Compliance Information
5. Contact Information
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
CAUTION
Caution warns the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of data.
NOTE
Note calls attention to important information.
References
1. Inforce_6720_Hardware_Reference_Manual_003768
Note
This document is subject to change without notice.
Support Information
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the User Guide. If you have any comments, questions,
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Terminology
The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the User Guide.
Term
Description
ADB
Android Debug Bridge
BT
Bluetooth
CSI
Camera Serial Interface
DDR
Double Data Rate
DSI
Display Serial Interface
HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface
LED
Light-Emitting Diode
LPDDR
Low Power DDR
NC
Not Connected
PC
Personal Computer
PCB
Printed Circuit Board
RF
Radio Frequency
SBC
Single Board Computer
SD
Secure Digital
SoC
System On Chip
SSD
Solid State Drive
UART
Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter
UFS
Universal Flash Storage
USB
Universal Serial Bus

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Table of Contents
1. SCOPE...................................................................................................................................................1
2. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................2
2.1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................................2
2.2 ARCHITECTURE.........................................................................................................................................................................2
2.3 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................................................3
2.4 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS.........................................................................................................................................3
2.5 USER INTERFACES ...................................................................................................................................................................4
3. SYSTEM SETUP AND USAGE ..............................................................................................................6
3.1 SWITCHES...................................................................................................................................................................................6
3.2 LED INDICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................................................6
3.3 WI-FI/BT ANTENNA ................................................................................................................................................................7
3.4 INTERFACES ...............................................................................................................................................................................8
3.5 STEPS TO BOOT INFORCE 6720.........................................................................................................................................8
3.6 FASTBOOT MODE....................................................................................................................................................................9
4. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION..........................................................................................................10
4.1 CLASS B PRODUCT COMPLIANCE STATEMENT....................................................................................................... 10
4.2 COMPLIANCE STATEMENT............................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT................................................................................................................... 10
5. CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................................................................................11

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: Block Diagram.....................................................................................................................................................................2
Figure 2: Inforce 6720 Interfaces....................................................................................................................................................4
Figure 3: Switches on IO Panel........................................................................................................................................................6
Figure 4: LEDs on IO Panel................................................................................................................................................................6
Figure 5: Wi-Fi/BT Antennae on SMA Connectors..................................................................................................................7

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Table of Tables
Table 1: Inforce 6720 Specifications .............................................................................................................................................3
Table 2: Inforce 6720 Interfaces......................................................................................................................................................5
Table 3: Switch Functions..................................................................................................................................................................6
Table 4: LED Indications.....................................................................................................................................................................6
Table 5: Antenna Details....................................................................................................................................................................7
Table 6: Interface Functions .............................................................................................................................................................8

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1. SCOPE
This document describes the system setup and usage of Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDA845) processor
based Inforce 6720.
Hardware Identification Labels
Label are present on the Inforce 6720. The following information is conveyed on the product:
◼Serial Number for Inforce 6720
◼WIFI & BT MAC address
◼Ethernet MAC address

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2. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The Inforce 6720 is an Application Ready Platform, based on Qualcomm’s 64-bit Snapdragon™ 845
processor (SDA845 SoC) with a low profile enclosure. Inforce 6720 can be used to develop, test, and deploy
product solutions around Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDA845) processor.
2.2 ARCHITECTURE
The functional diagram of Inforce 6720 is shown below.
Figure 1: Block Diagram

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2.3 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
The following table shows the hardware specification of Inforce 6720.
Table 1: Inforce 6720 Specifications
Processor
Processor
Qualcomm® SDA845 SoC
Memory
Main Memory and
Storage
4GB LPDDR4x 1866Mhz
64GB UFS 2.1
IO Interfaces
Interfaces
1× USB v3.0 Type-A, 1× USB v3.0 Type-C (Debug), 1× 4K HDMI Out, 1x 4K HDMI In, 1× microSD
socket, 1× Combo audio jack, 2× SMA (Wi-Fi/BT), 1× SMA (GPS), 1× Ethernet jack (POE+)
Internal Interfaces
1× M.2 SATA SSD slot, 1× UART (Debug) 3-pin header
LED Indications
1x Power indication, 2x Board status indication, 3x User configurable LEDs
Misc.
5x Boot configuration switches
Form Factor
Mechanical
175mm × 160mm x 25mm
Power
Power Input
12V/3A DC Adapter, POE+ Injector
Others
Temperature
Specifications
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
Software
Operating System
Android
2.4 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Power Supplies:
Inforce 6720 can be operated from the following power source:
◼12V/3A DC Jack
◼POE+ Injector
NOTE
Both 12V DC Jack and POE+ injector can be connected simultaneously.

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2.5 USER INTERFACES
The following figure shows the interfaces on the Inforce 6720.
Figure 2: Inforce 6720 Interfaces
CAUTION
Inforce 6720 has a thin PCB, handle with care while using the ports.
2
3
1
5
1
6
1
7
1
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
1
4
1

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Table 2: Inforce 6720 Interfaces
Sl.
No.
Description
1
GPS SMA Female Receptacle
2
WIFI/BT SMA Female Receptacle
3
4x LEDs
4
Headphone Jack
5
USB 3.0 Type A Port
6
MicroSD Card Slot
7
WIFI/BT SMA Female Receptacle
8
RJ45 Ethernet Jack
9
12V DC Jack
10
Power ON Switch
11
Reset\Vol+ Switch
12
4K HDMI Input
13
4K HDMI Output
14
USB-C Port for Display and Debug

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3. SYSTEM SETUP AND USAGE
3.1 SWITCHES
Following are the switches and functions on the Inforce 6720.
Table 3: Switch Functions
Switch
Function
Comments
Power
Power ON
oPress to boot-up
oOnce booted up press to Sleep
oWhile in Sleep press to Wake up
oPress and hold for power menu
Reset
Reset\Vol +
oVolume+ control
oOptional factory reset
Figure 3: Switches on IO Panel
3.2 LED INDICATIONS
Following are the LEDs and indications on the Inforce 6720.
Figure 4: LEDs on IO Panel
Table 4: LED Indications
Reference
Function
Comments
PWR
Power Status
12V Power Status
LED1
Notify LED1
User programmable
LED2
Notify LED2
User programmable
LED3
Notify LED3
User programmable
PWR
Power
LED1
LED2
LED3
Reset

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3.3 WI-FI/BT ANTENNA
Fasten the Wi-Fi/BT Antennae on to the SMA connectors on the IO panel as shown in below figure.
Figure 5: Wi-Fi/BT Antennae on SMA Connectors
Table 5: Antenna Details
Manufacturer
Manufacturer Part Number
Qty
Molex
2128600001
2

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3.4 INTERFACES
Following are the interfaces on the Inforce 6720.
Table 6: Interface Functions
Interface
Comments
Ethernet
oConnect directly to LAN port for Ethernet access
oConnect to a POE+ Injector or POE+ capable switch for
Ethernet access and Power input
12V DC
oConnect Power Adaptor DC plug for Power input
HDMI In
oConnect HDMI source using HDMI cable
HDMI Out
oConnect to Monitor using HDMI cable for Display
USB-C
oConnect to PC using USB-C to USB Type-A cable for
ADB debug access
oConnect to Monitor using USB-C to DisplayPort cable
for Display
GPS
oConnect SMA Male Plug GPS Antenna
Audio
oConnect Headphone with MIC for audio
USB
oConnect USB Type-A compatible devices e.g., mouse
microSD
oInsert microSD card for data access
3.5 STEPS TO BOOT INFORCE 6720
1. Connect the DC power adaptor or POE Injector to the Inforce 6720.
CAUTION
Use only the DC power adaptor provided by Inforce Computing.
2. Connect the HDMI Out to a compatible Monitor using an HDMI cable.
3. Switch ON the DC adaptor or POE+ Injector.
4. Press the Power button to boot up.
5. Display will come up on the HDMI monitor once Inforce 6720 boots up.
NOTE
First time booting might take longer time than normal booting.

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3.6 FASTBOOT MODE
Follow the below steps to enter fastboot mode:
1. Power ON and boot up the Inforce 6720
2. Connect the USB-C port of 6720 to host PC using a USB Type-C to Type-A cable
3. Once the 6720 is booted up, open the command prompt in the PC and enter the following
command
•adb devices
4. Once ADB device is listed, enter bootloader using following command
•adb reboot bootloader
5. To confirm if the device has entered fastboot mode, use below command
•fastboot devices

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4. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
4.1 CLASS B PRODUCT COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 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 the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
4.2 COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
1) The Inforce 6720 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
the RE Directive 2014/53/EU.
2) This device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency
range.
3) A minimum separation distance 20cm is required.
4.3 FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your
body.

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5. CONTACT INFORMATION
USA (Corporate Headquarters)
Inforce Computing Inc.
48820 Kato Road, # 600B
Fremont, California 94538 USA.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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