iWave iW-RainboW-G15S User manual

iW-RainboW-G15S
Quick Start Guide
i.MX6 Pico ITX Single Board Computer
R3.0

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About this Guide
This document is intended as the guide for unpacking iWave’s iW-RainboW-G15S - i.MX6 Pico ITX
Single Board Computer (SBC) package and setting up the test environment for it. It also gives details
about safety information and important cautions which should adhere while using the SBC.
SBC Overview
The iW-RainboW-G15S i.MX6 Pico ITX SBC which is based on Freescale’s i.MX6 Series application
processor. This integrates all standard interfaces into a single board with ultra-compact yet highly
integrated system that can be utilized across multiple embedded PC and industrial designs.
INTRODUCTION
Important Note
Warning
Use ESD Protection
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Safety Information
 Before unpacking and installing the SBC or adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.
 Place the product on a stable surface. To avoid short circuits in electronics, keep all conducting
material away from the SBC.
 Avoid using board in extreme dust, humidity and temperature conditions. Do not place the
SBC in wet area.
 Before using the SBC, make sure that all cables are correctly connected and the power adopter
is correctly selected.
 Make sure that Electrical Outlet where you connected the power adapter is not damaged and
working fine.
 If the power adapter is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. To prevent electrical shock hazard,
disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before displacing the system.
UNPACKING

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Unpacking Guidelines
Please follow the below guidelines while unpacking the iW-RainboW-G15S SBC.
Make sure to follow the below antistatic guidelines before unpacking.
Wear the anti-static wristband while unpacking and handling the SBC to prevent
electrostatic discharge.
Use anti-static pad/mat with proper grounding to place the SBC.
Don't touch the inside surface of the SBC circuit board.
Self-grounding: Touch a grounded conductor every few minutes to discharge any excess
static build-up.
Make sure that packing box is facing upwards while opening.
Make sure that the entire packing list items mentioned in Package Checklist present.
Static electricity can destroy electronics in the SBC. Make sure to
follow the ESD precautions to prevent damage to the system and injury
to the user.

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Package Checklist
The iW-RainboW-G15S Pico ITX SBC will be shipped with the following items:
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25V,2.5A Power Adaptor
with universal plugs 1
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Do not proceed with installation, if any of the items listed in the above
checklist is missing or damaged. Contact iWave support team.
All components used
in this system is
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DVD
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This section describes the step by step procedure to setup the test environment for iW-RainboW-
G15S SBC.
 Read the SBC Documents
 Check Boot Mode setting
 Setting up the Debug port
 Power ON the SBC
Before setting up the test environment, one must read all the documents of the iW-RainboW-G15S
SBC to know about the system, its features and to get familiar with it. These documents are available
in the DVD which comes along with the iW-RainboW-G15S Package.
Below mentioned documents are available in the DVD,
iW-RainboW-G15S Quick Start Guide (This Guide)
i.MX6 Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide
Software User Manual
Release Notes for Software
Getting Start
Read the Documents
SETTING UP THE TEST ENVIRONMENT
Refer DVD contents section to know about the DVD content
structure and system related document’s path.

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iW-Rainbow-G15S SBC supports different boot mode options for booting.
 Internal Boot Mode (Default):
This mode is used for normal booting and default set while shipping. Please make sure that boot
mode switch (SW4) is in this mode while setting up the Test Environment.
 Serial Downloader Mode:
This mode is used when user wants to program boot media using MFG Tool. For more details,
please refer Software User Manual.
Boot modes can be selected by user using boot mode switch (SW4) settings on i.MX6 SBC as
mentioned below . For more details, refer i.MX6 Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide.
Boot Mode Setting
Boot Mode Settings Truth Table
Boot Mode Setting
On i.MX6 SBC
Internal Boot Mode
(Default)
Serial
Downloader Mode
OFF
ON
ON - High OFF - Low
OFF
SW4 (2 Position Switch)
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Use ESD Protection while changing the switch setting.
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iW-RainboW-G15S SBC supports Micro USB Connector as Debug port for Debugging and
Testing. Please follow the below procedure to setup the Debug port of SBC.
Debug Port Setting
Debug Port Connection
 Use USB MicroAB to Type A cable to connect between SBC and PC for debugging. Connect
TypeA end of USB cable to PC and Micro AB end of USB cable to SBC's debug Micro USB
connector(J8) as shown below.
Open the HyperTerminal on PC/Laptop with the following setting.
Baud rate : 115200 bps
Data bits : 8
Parity : None
Stop bits : 1
Flow control : None
Quick Start Guide
Drivers located at: http://www.ftdichip.com/Products/ICs/FT232R.htm
Install the driver for Debug USB Port in Host PC/Laptop using the below link.

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iW-RainboW-G15S platform comes with 5V, 2.5A power supply with universal plugs. Please follow
the below procedure to power ON the SBC.
Powering ON iW-RainboW-G15S
Power Supply Connection
Connect the 5V power supply plug to the power connector (J3) of the iW-RainboW-G15S SBC as
shown below and switch ON the power supply.
iW-RainboW-G15S
Power ON Indication
Once Power is applied to iW-RainboW-G15S SBC, the Power LED in the i.MX6 SBC module will
glow as shown below.
Do not proceed with installation, if the Power Status LED
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Once power is applied to iW-RainboW-G15S SBC as explained in the previous section, the
HyperTerminal of the PC/Laptop which is connected to the SBC will immediately show the boot
messages of the boot loader.
iWave supports below mentioned Operating System Releases for iW-RainboW-G15S SBC.
Linux 3.0.35 (or higher)
Android 4.0.4 (or higher)
Windows Embedded Compact 7
Depending upon the supported Operating system and boot loader on particular delivery, the Hyper
Terminal will show the boot messages as described in the following section.
Done with Test Environment
1. SBC comes with bootable binary in default boot media.
2. Make sure that all the steps mentioned in Getting Start section is followed.
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In Linux Release, U-boot boot messages will appear in Hyper Terminal as shown below.
Immediately after power on, Press any key in HyperTerminal to go to the U-boot command prompt
as shown below. Otherwise Linux will launch automatically.
Linux Test Environment
U-boot on Terminal
U-boot Command Prompt
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Once Linux is launched, Linux login prompt will come in Hyper terminal and enter "root" in Hyper
terminal to get the Linux command prompt as shown below. Once you get the prompt you are done
with Test Environment setup on Linux delivery.
Linux Command Prompt
Refer Linux Software User Manual for further details.
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In Andriod Release, U-boot boot messages will appear in Hyper Terminal as shown below.
Immediately after power on, Press any key in Hyper Terminal to go to the U-boot command prompt
as shown below. Otherwise Android will launch automatically.
U-boot on Terminal
U-boot Command Prompt
Android Test Environment
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Once Android is launched, if the HDMI display is connected to SBC, Android screen will appear as
shown below and Hyper Terminal will show the Android command prompt.
Press Enter key in terminal to see the Android command prompt as shown below. Once you get the
prompt you are done with Test Environment setup on Android delivery.
HDMI display after Android Launch
Android Command Prompt
Refer Android Software User Manual for further details.
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In WEC7 Release, E-boot boot messages will appear in HyperTerminal as shown below.
Immediately after power on, Press Space key in Hyper Terminal to go to the E-boot command
prompt as shown below. Otherwise WEC7 will launch automatically.
WEC7 Test Environment
E-Boot on HyperTerminal
E-Boot Command Prompt
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Once WEC7 is launched, if the HDMI display is connected to SBC, WEC7 screen will appear as
shown below. Once you get the WEC7 screen, you are done with Test Environment setup on
WEC7 delivery.
HDMI display after WEC7 Launch
Refer WEC7 Software User Manual for further details.
Quick Start Guide

iWave supports below mentioned Operating System Releases for iW-RainboW-G15S SBC
 iW-G15S-PILXC - Linux 3.0.35 or higher
 iW-G15S-PILAC - Android 4.0.4 or higher
 iW-G15S-PIWCC - Windows Embedded Compact 7
DVD contents will differ depending upon the operating system supported on the particular delivery.
The following Figures show the DVD content structure of each Operating System Release.
DVD Contents
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Linux Release DVD Contents
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Android Release DVD Contents
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WCE7 Release DVD Contents
iWave continuously improves software releases with latest kernel version.
Contact iWave for latest software release detail.
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