Norco EMB-2510 User manual

EMB-2510
V2.0

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EMB-2510
V2.0

Place/Date: HONG KONG/2019
Shenzhen NORCO Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd.
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Shenzhen NORCO Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd.
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EMB-2500GH Digital Signage Special Board

Date: 2019
Trade Name：Shenzhen NORCO Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd.
Model Name：EMB-2510
Responsible Party：Shenzhen NORCO Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd.
Equipment Classification：FCC Class B Subassembly
Type of Product：EMB-2510 Digital Signage Special Board
Manufacturer：Shenzhen NORCO Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd.

Disclaimer
Except for the accessories attached to the product as specified herein,
what is contained in this user manual does not represent the commitments
of NORCO Company. NORCO Company reserves the right to revise this
User Manual, without prior notice, and will not be held liable for any direct,
indirect, intended or unintended losses and/or hidden dangers due to
installation or improper operation.
Before ordering products, please learn about the product performance
from the distributors to see if it is in line with your needs. NORCO is a
registered trademark of Shenzhen NORCO Intelligent Technology CO., LTD.
The ownership of other trademarks involved in this manual is owned by its
respective owners.

Safety Instructions
1. Please read the product manual carefully before using this product.
2．Put all the unused or uninstalled boards or electronic components in a static dissipative
surface or static shielding bag.
3．Always ground yourself to remove any static discharge before touching the board, to place
your hands on grounding metal object for a while or wear a anti-static wrist strap at all times.
4．When taking or fetching the boards or cards, please wear anti-static gloves and have the
habit of holding the boards by its edges.
5．Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. Incorrect voltage
may cause personal injuries and damage the system.
6．To prevent electronic shock hazard or any damage to the product, please ensure that all
power cables for the devices are unplugged when adding or removing any devices or
reconfiguring the system.
7．To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
8．When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that all the power cables for
the devices are unplugged in advance.
9．To prevent any unnecessary damage to the products due to frequent power on/off, please
wait at least 30 seconds to restart the unit after the shutdown.
10．If system goes wrong during the operation, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
11．This product is classified as Class A product, which may cause radio interference in our
living environment. On this occasion, users need to take measures to handle the interference.

Content
Chapter One Product Introduction....................................................................................................1
1.1 Product Introduction..................................................................................................................1
1.2 Hardware Specificattion........................................................................................................... 1
Chapter Two Hardware Function...................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Interface Location and Dimensional Drawing....................................................................... 3
2.2 Installation...................................................................................................................................3
2.3 Jumper Settings.........................................................................................................................4
2.3.1 Settings of Burning Mode and Normal Startup Mode.............................................. 4
2.3.2 COM3 Jumper（J3）.................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Port Description......................................................................................................................... 5
2.4.1 Serail Port（COM_DB，COM3_4）.......................................................................... 5
2.4.2 USB Port（USB12，USB34，OTG）.......................................................................6
2.4.3 Ethernet Port（LAN）................................................................................................... 7
2.4.4 Programmable Input and Output Port（GPIO）.......................................................8
2.4.5 Audio Port（HEADPHONE)......................................................................................... 8
2.4.6 Display Port（LVDS、JLVDS、J2、MINI_HDMI）................................................. 9
2.4.7 Power and Reset Key（PWRSW，RESET）.........................................................11
2.4.8 CAM Port.......................................................................................................................12
2.4.9 Power Port（PWR）................................................................................................... 13
2.4.10 Front Panel Port（JFP）..........................................................................................13
2.4.11 MINI PCIe Port........................................................................................................... 14
Chapter Three Software Function...................................................................................................18
3.1 Android8.1 System..................................................................................................................18
3.1.1 System Burning and Writing.......................................................................................18
3.1.2 HDMI..............................................................................................................................20
3.1.3 LVDS.............................................................................................................................. 20
3.1.4 USB................................................................................................................................20
3.1.5 COM...............................................................................................................................21
3.1.6 TF Card......................................................................................................................... 21
3.1.7 WIFI................................................................................................................................21
3.1.8 Bluetooth....................................................................................................................... 21

3.1.9 4G Mobile Phone Network......................................................................................... 21
3.1.10 Ethernet.......................................................................................................................21
3.1.11 Sound Card.................................................................................................................21
3.2 LinuxSystem (Yocto2.2)......................................................................................................... 22
3.2.1 System Burning and Writing.......................................................................................22
3.2.2 HDMI..............................................................................................................................25
3.2.3 LVDS.............................................................................................................................. 25
3.2.4 USB................................................................................................................................25
3.2.5 COM...............................................................................................................................26
3.2.6 TF Card......................................................................................................................... 26
3.2.7 WIFI................................................................................................................................26
3.2.8 Bluetooth....................................................................................................................... 31
3.2.9 4G Mobile Phone Network......................................................................................... 31
3.2.10 Ethernet.......................................................................................................................33
3.2.11 Sound Card.................................................................................................................34
3.2.12 View default preset applications and lib libraries in yocto system..................... 35
3.2.13 yocto System Application Software Development sdk Installation.................... 35
3.2.14 Construction of QT Development Environment.................................................... 36
3.2.15 Demo demonstration of the system's own demo program................................. 41
3.2.16 Control of GPIO......................................................................................................... 42
3.2.17 4K Video Play.............................................................................................................42
Appendix................................................................................................................................................ 21
Appendix 1：Glossary................................................................................................................ 21

Packing List
Thanks for purchasing NORCO products. Please check the
accessories as per the packing list when you open the package. If you find
any components/parts defected, damaged or lost, please contact your
vendor ASAP.
■ EMB-2510 Motherboard
1pcs

Chapter
One
Product
Introdu
ction

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Chapter One Product Introduction
1.1 Product Introduction
EMB-2510 motherboard adopts Freescale based on ARM Cortex™-A53 architecture high
scalability multi-core series application processors. It not only has super graphics processing
ability, 1080P HD playback and application computing ability. At the same time, it has very low
power consumption and abundant extended interfaces. Motherboard support one 2 x
15PINLVDS port、1x mini HDMI port，and independent dual display；1x Gigabit Ethernet、3x
COM、5x USB、1x MINI PCIe slot，1x SIM card slot，1x MIPI_CSI port，1x 2.00mm 2 x 3PIN
JFP port，one 2 x 3PINGPIO port.
This product has the advantages of stable and reliable industrial product performance and
intelligent digital multimedia player. It can provide solutions for many fields such as digital
signage, automobile, digital control, interactive client, media broadcast, advertisement, LCD
screen, traffic control, information system, financial equipment and so on.
1.2 Hardware Specification
Size
●Size：105mmX80mm
Processor
●CPU：IMX8M ，quad core (quad sore A53 1.5GHz + MCU M4)
System Memory
●On board memory ：On board memory, support LPDDR4, memory up to 4G Bytes, default
3GB.
Display
●Display port：LVDS，HDMI
●LVDS：1 x LVDS port, supporting resolution: 1920x1200@60HZ
●HDMI：1 x HDMI port, supporting resolution: 4Kx2K @60Hz

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Ethernet
●Network controller：RGMII port PHY chip，model:AR8033
●Rate：100/1000Mbps
Storage
●TF：1 x TF card slot，up to 64G
AUDIO
●Adopt SGTL5000 audio control chip
●Provide 2xMic，1xLINE_OUT
I/O
●Serial port：provide 3xserial port；COM3 support RS232/RS485；COM2/4 support RS232
●USB：provide 5x USB ports；in which 2x USB3.0 and 2x USB2.0，1x OTG port；provide ESD
protection.
Expansion Interface：
●Provide 1x MINI PCIe slot；support Mini-PCIE/3G/4G / wireless LAN optional
●Provide 1x SIM card slot；support 3G/4G module
●Provide 1x MIPI_CSI port；support MIPI CAMERA
●Provide 1x 2.00mm 1x2PIN JFP port
●Provide one 2x3PIN GPIO port；including 4xGPIO or 1x SPI
Power Supply
●Supporting single power supply + 12V power supply，and hardware/software auto boot upon
power on
Watchdog
●Supporting hardware reset function
Operating Environment
●Operating Temperature：-20℃～+60℃
●Storage Temperature：-40℃～+85℃，non-condensing

Chapter
Two
Hardware
Function

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Chapter Two Hardware Function
2.1 Interface Location and Dimensional Drawing
Following is the front interface location and dimensional drawing of EMB-2510 V 2.0. Please be
careful during the installation. Improper installation may lead to system failure.
Note: In case of any electrostatic damage caused to some components, please wear
anti-static gloves to install the motherboard.
EMB-2510 V2.0 Interface Location and Dimensional Drawing
2.2 Installation
Please refer to following steps to assemble your computer：
1．Adjust all jumpers on board EMB-2510 according to the user manual.
2．Install other expansion card.

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3．Connect all signal line, cable, panel control circuit, and power supplier.
Key components of this motherboard are Integrated circuit and these components
could be easily damaged by electrostatic influence. So, before installing this unit, please
always keep the following precautions in mind:
1．Hold the board by edges and don’t touch any components, plugs or socket pins.
2．Wear anti-static gloves/wrist strap while touching the integrated circuit components（such as
CPU、RAM, etc.）
3．Put those unused or uninstalled components in static shielding bags or trays.
4．Please first check the power switch is off before connecting the power plug.
Before installing the computer accessories
Following the instructions below will help to prevent your computer from being damaged,
and also ensuring your personal safety.
1．Please make sure your computer is disconnected from the power supply.
2．Please always wear anti-static strap or gloves to operate the board in case that you may
touch the integrated circuit components, such as RAM.
2.3 Jumper Settings
Please refer to following instructions to do jumper settings before installing your hardware
devices.
Remark: How to identify the PIN1 of all jumpers and interfaces: Please observe the mark
near the plug and socket, which is a “1” or bold line or triangular symbol; And please look at the
back of PCB, the one in the shape of square is the PIN 1; and PIN1 for every jumper is
remarked by a white narrow near it.
2.3.1 Settings of Burning Mode and Normal Start-up Mode
The default mode is normal start-up mode, select burning mode; the burning mode is
selected by inserting OTG and connecting JFP's 3-4 Pin.

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2.3.2 COM3 Jumper（J3）
J3：
COM3 AS RS232 PORT
COM2 AS RS485 PORT
J3
1-3
J3
3-5
J3
2-4
J3
4-6
2.4 Interfaces Description
Please read this manual carefully before installing any external connectors, in case
of any damage to the motherboard!
2.4.1 Serial Ports（COM_DB，COM3_4）
EMB_2510 motherboard provides 3x serial ports ，COM3 support RS232/RS485 ；
COM2/4 support RS232.
J3

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COM_DB：
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
COM2_RX
1
2
COM1_RX
COM2_TX
3
4
COM1_TX
GND
5
6
GND
COM3_4：
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
NC
1
2
RS485+/RS232_R
COM4_RX
3
4
RS485-/RS232_T
COM4_TX
5
6
NC
NC
7
8
NC
GND
9
10
GND
2.4.2 USB Port（USB12，USB34，OTG）
EMB-2510 motherboard provides 5x USB ports；in which 2x USB3.0 and 2x USB2.0，
1x OTG port.
COM_DB
COM3_4

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2.4.3 Ethernet Interface（LAN）
EMB-2510 motherboard provide 1x 1000Mbps adaptive Ethernet interface；The yellow
one indicates data transmission status, and the green one indicates network connection status.
USB34
USB12
LAN
OTG

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RJ45 LAN LED Status Description：
LILED（Green）
Function
ACTLED（Yellow）
Function
ON
100/1000M link
FLASH
Data transmission
OFF
10M link or closed
OFF
Data stopped
2.4.4 Programmable Input and Output Port（GPIO）
GPIO：
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
SFC_DOI
1
2
SFC_DIO
SFC_CS1N
3
4
SFC_CLK
VDD_3V3
5
6
GND
2.4.5 Audio Interface（HEADPHONE)
EMB-2510 motherboard provides 1x Audio Interface.
GPIO

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2.4.6 Display Port（LVDS、JLVDS、J2、MINI_HDMI）
EMB-2510 motherboard provides 1x LVDS pin interface，1x MINI_HDMI pin connector，
LVDS power supply voltage can be selected through J12.
LVDS：
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
LVDS_VDD
1
2
LVDS_VDD
J2
HEADPHONE
MINI_HDMI
JLVDS
J2
LVDS