Norco EMB-3503 User manual

EMB-3503
USER' Manual V1.0

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EMB-3503
USER' Manual V1.0

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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 antistatic gloves and have the
habit of holding the boards by its edges.
5．Make sure that your power supply is set to thecorrect 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 Hardware Specification...............................................................................................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 COM2 Jumper settings（J1，J2）...................................................................5
2.3.J DOWNLOAD.....................................................................................................6
2.3.2 BOOTJumpers（JCFG）.................................................................................7
2.4 Poprt Describtion........................................................................................................7
2.4.1 Serial Ports（COM_DB，COM2-COM6）） ....................................................7
2.4.2 USB Ports（USB12）......................................................................................8
2.4.3 Ethernet Port（LAN1、LAN2））...................................................................10
2.4.4 Audio Port（AUDIO，SPEAKER）.................................................................11
2.4.5 Display Interface（HDMI）.............................................................................12
2.4.6 JGPIO ............................................................................................................13
2.4.7 （CAN）........................................................................................................14
2.4.8（TP）............................................................................................................15
2.4.9 Ports（OTG、SIM）.......................................................................................15
2.4.10 Power Port（PWR）....................................................................................16
2.4.11 Ports（I2C）.................................................................................................17
2.4.12 Front Panel Port（JFP）..............................................................................17
2.4.13 MINI PCIe Port .............................................................................................19
2.4.14 LCD Port.......................................................................................................19
Chapter Three Software Function .................................................. 21
3.1 Linux YOCTO System...............................................................................................21
3.1.1 HDMI ............................................................................................................21
3.1.2 LCD................................................................................................................21
3.1.3 USB................................................................................................................21
3.1.4 COM...............................................................................................................21
3.1.5 CAN................................................................................................................22

3.1.6 TF card...........................................................................................................22
3.1.7 WIFI................................................................................................................22
3.1.8 3/4G ...............................................................................................................22
3.1.9 Ethernet..........................................................................................................22
3.2.0 Sound Card....................................................................................................23
3.2.1 ADC................................................................................................................23
4.1 Linux Deabin System................................................................................................23
Function test dittos Yocto file system.......................................................................23
5.1 Linux Ubuntu server System.....................................................................................23
Function test dittos Yocto file system.......................................................................23
Appendix....................................................................... 24
Appendix one Glossary...................................................................................................24

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-3503 V1.0 motherboard
1pcs

Chapter One
Product Introduction

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Chapter One Product Introduction
1.1 Hardware Specification
Size
●Size: 120mmX120mm
Processor
●CPU: Onboard, supports i.MX6UL
System Memory
●Onboard Memory: onboard 512MB DDR3L
Display
●Provides 1xHDMI port, 1x24BIT RGB TTL electrical level LCD expansion port
Storage
●SD: Supports Micro SD
●FLASH: Onboard 8GB eMMC iNAND
AUDIO
●Applies SGTL5000-XNAA3 audio control chip
●Provides 1x 2X5 connector, and supports 1xLine-in，1xHeadphone，1xMic
●Onborad power amplifier chip, supports 2 x 5W 2 ohm speaker
LAN
●Supports 2 x100M LAN port
I/O
●serial port：Provides 6x 232 serial port, and COM2 supports 485
●USB: Provides 54x USB port, and 5x USB port, and 2 of them are standard USB2.0 port, 2x
2X5Pin USB ports, 1x2X5Pin connector
●Supports 1 xCAN port
●Supports 2xI2C port

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●Supports 15x GPIO port
Expansion Port
●1xMinipcie, supports WiFi、3/4G module
●Onboard SIM card slot, supports 3/4G netwrk, and MINI PCIe 3/4G module is needed
Power Supply
●5V single power supply
watchdog
●Supports hardware reset function
Operating Environment
●Operating Temperature: 0℃~60℃
●Operating Humidity: 5%~95%, 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-3501 V1.0.
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.

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2.2 Installation
Please refer to following steps to assemble your computer:
1．Adjust all jumpers on board EMB-3503 V1.0 according to the user manual
2．Install other expansion card.
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.

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2.3.1 COM2 Jumper Settings（J1，J2）
J1、J2:
COM2 AS RS232 PORT
COM2 AS RS485 PORT
J1
1-3 2-4
J1
3-5 4-6
J2
1-2
J2
3-4 5-6
J1、J2

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2.3.2 JDOWNLOAD
JDOWNLOAD:
JDOWNLOAN
1-2
NORMAL BOOT MODE
3-4
DOWNLOAD MODE
JDOWNLOAD

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2.3.2 BOOTJunper（JCFG）
JCFG：
JCFG
3-4，5-6
EMMC BOOT
5-6
TF BOOT
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，COM2-COM6））
6x serial port. COM2 supports RS232/RS485 mode, COM_DB and COM3-COM6 support
RS232 mode.
JCFG

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COM_DB、COM2-COM6：
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
NC
1
2
NC
RXD
3
4
NC
TXD
5
6
NC
NC
7
8
NC
GND
9
10
GND
2.4.2 USB Port（USB12）
5x USB port, and two of them are USB2.0 port, 2x 2X5Pin USB port and 11X5Pin
connector.
COM_DB、COM2-COM6

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USB12：
Pin
Signal Name
1、2
+5V
3、4
USB DATA-
5、6
USB DATA+
7、8
GND
USB34：
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
+5V
1
2
GND
DATA-
3
4
GND
DATA+
5
6
DATA+
GND
7
8
DATA-
GND
9
10
+5V
USB12
USB34
USB5

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USB5:
Pin
Signal Name
1
+5V
2
DATA-
3
DATA+
4
GND
5
GND
2.4.3Ethernet Port（LAN1、LAN2））
Provides 2xRJ45 ethernet port, and the yellow one indicates data transmission status, and
the green one indicates network connection status.
RJ45 LAN LED Status Description:
LILED（Green）Status
Function
ACTLED（Yellow）status
Function
ON
100/1000M link
Flash
Data transmission
OFF
10M link or closed
Off
Data stopped
LAN1、LAN2