Norco EMB-7536 User manual

EMB-7536
Ver：1.0

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EMB-7536
Ver：1.0

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-7536 Digital Signage Special Board

Date: 2019
Trade Name：Shenzhen NORCO Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd.
Model Name：EMB-7536
Responsible Party：Shenzhen NORCO Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd.
Equipment Classification：FCC Class B Subassembly
Type of Product：EMB-7536 Digital Signage Special Board
Manufacturer：Shenzhen NORCO Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd.

Disclaimer
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direct, indirect, intentional or unintentional damage or hidden dangers
caused by any improper installation or use.
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Safety Instructions
1. Before using this product, please read this user’s manual carefully;
2. Any plate cards not ready to be installed shall be kept in the anti-static protective bags;
3. Before taking out the plate cards from the anti-static protective bags, first place hands on the
grounding metal object for a while so as to release the static electricity from your body and
hands;
4. While fetching the plate cards, please wear static protective gloves and have the habit of
holding the cards by edge;
5. Before connecting the motherboard to the power supply, please check the power voltage
6. In order to prevent bodily electric shock or damage to products, first turn off the AC power or
unplug the power cord out of power sockets while inserting main boards or plate cards or do
reconfiguration;
7. Before moving the plate cards or the unit, please make sure to unplug the AC power cords
out of the sockets;
8. Before you connect or unplug any equipment, please make sure that all power cords 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 before you restart up the unit after the unit is shut down;
10. If anything unexpected happened during the operating, please seek help from professionals;
11. This is a Class A product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference. In this case, the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Content
Chapter 1 Product Introduction......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Hardware Specification............................................................................................................ 1
Chapter 2 Hardware Function............................................................................................................ 3
2.1 Interface Location and Dimension Diagram..........................................................................3
2.2 Installation Steps....................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Jumper Setting...........................................................................................................................4
2.3.1 System Programming Jumper（JD）........................................................................ 5
2.3.2 COM1、COM2、COM3 Jumper Setting（J1、J2、J3、J4、J5、J6）.............. 5
2.4 Interface Specification.............................................................................................................. 6
2.4.1 SATA Port（SATA1，SATA2，SATA_PWR1，SATA_PWR2）.............................7
2.4.2 Serial Port（COM_DB，COM1_2）.......................................................................... 8
2.4.3 USB Port（USB_HDMI，USB3_4，USB56，OTG）............................................9
2.4.4 Ethernet Interface（LAN1_2）..................................................................................10
2.4.5 Audio Port（AUDIO，AMP_R，AMP_L）.............................................................. 11
2.4.6 Display Port（DP，HDMI，JVGA）.........................................................................11
2.4.7 Programmable I / O Port（JGPIO）.........................................................................13
2.4.8 Power Interface（PWR_IN）.................................................................................... 14
2.4.9 Port (AI，DI，DO1_2）..............................................................................................15
2.4.10 CAN Port.....................................................................................................................16
2.4.11 TYPEC Port（Reserve）..........................................................................................17
2.4.12 J8 Port（Reserve）.................................................................................................. 18
2.4.13 Reset Key（RST）................................................................................................... 19
2.4.14 LED Indicator..............................................................................................................20
2.4.15 Fan Interface（SYS_FAN）.................................................................................... 20
2.4.16 Front Panel Interface（JFP）................................................................................. 21
2.4.17 Expansion Interface（MINI_PCIE，JPCIE）....................................................... 22
Chapter Three Software Function...................................................................................................20
3.1 Android System....................................................................................................................... 20
3.1.1 Display........................................................................................................................... 20
3.1.2 USB................................................................................................................................20
3.1.3 COM...............................................................................................................................20

3.1.4 CAN................................................................................................................................20
3.1.5 SD Card.........................................................................................................................20
3.1.6 WIFI Card......................................................................................................................20
3.1.7 4G Card.........................................................................................................................20
3.1.8 Ethernet......................................................................................................................... 20
3.1.9 Sound Card...................................................................................................................21
3.1.10 Camera........................................................................................................................21
3.1.11 IO..................................................................................................................................21
3.1.12 SATA............................................................................................................................ 21
3.2 Linux System........................................................................................................................... 21
3.2.1 System Version............................................................................................................ 21
3.2.2 AI Acceleration Module............................................................................................... 21
Appendix................................................................................................................................................ 22
Appendix 1：Glossary.................................................................................................................. 22

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-7536 motherboard
1pcs

Chapter
One
Product
Introdu
ction

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Chapter One Product Introduction
1.1 Hardware Specification
Size
●Size：135mmX175mm
Processor
●CPU：RK3399，hexa core (dual core A72 1.8GHz + quad core A53 1.6GHz)
System Memory
●On board memory：ON BOARD memory，support LPDDR3，memory up to 4G Bytes，default
2GB
Flash
●ON BOARD，support 8/16/32/64GB optional，default 8GB
Display
●Display port：DP，HDMI，VGA
●DP：1x DP port，resolution support: 4Kx2K @60Hz，1x standard TYPE A interface exposure
●HDMI ：1x HDMI port ，resolution support: 4Kx2K @60Hz ，1x standard TYPE A interface
exposure
●VGA：1x VGA port，resolution support: 1920x1080 @60Hz，one 2xPIN 2.00mm spacing pin
built in
Ethernet
●Provide 2x 100/1000M network card（default），bilayer RJ45 interface exposure
●LAN1 and LAN2 both reserved expansion interfaces，only one of the two can be transferred
out of 8x 100M RJ45 port through the switch.
●1x on board WiFi，support 2.4G/5G（optional），default 2.4G
Storage
●EMMC：On board 16GB iNAND FLASH

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●SATA：Provide 2x standard 7pin SATA port，up to 4 x standard 7pin SATA port（optional）
AUDIO
●Using audio codec ES8316+NS4258T
●Provide NS4258T power amplifier output interface
●Provide 1xMic slot，1x heardphone jack
●Provide 5W2Ωdunl channel power amplifier，the interface is led out by 1x2PIN connetor
I/O
●Serial port：Provide 2x serial port，COM1-3 support RS232/485，2x3 PIN 3.81mm Phoenix
terminal interface exposed；COM_DB default Debug port，COM_DB defalut Debug port，1x3
PIN 3.81mm Phoenix terminal interface exposed.
●USB：Provide 6x standard USB port ，4x USB3.0 TYPE A interface exposed；one 2xPIN
USB2.0 2.00mm spacing connector pin built-in；1x OTG port；provide ESD protection
●CAN：1x 2.0mm 1x4PIN connector CAN port pin built-in；provide ESD protection
Expansion port：
●Provide 1x MINI PCIe slot，support Mini-PCIE 3G/4G
●Provide 1x Micro SIM card slot，support 3G/4G module，support hot plug detection
●Provide 1x 2.00mm 1x4PIN connector CAN port
●Provide 1xstandard TF port，up to 64GB
●Provide 1x 2.00mm 2x10PIN connector GPIO port，support 1x I2C，16x GPIO
●Provide 1x 3PIN FAN interface
Other
●Provide 1x fan interface，the interface is 1.25T-3P socket
●Provide RTC
●Provide 1xRESET KEY
●Provide 4xDI，support dry contact and wet contact input，2x4 PIN 3.81mm Phoenix terminal
interface exposed
●Provide 4xAI input，2x4 PIN 3.81mm Phoenix terminal interface exposed
●Provide 2xDO output，2x2 PIN 3.81mm Phoenix terminal interface exposed

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●Provide 1x 2.0mm 2x10PIN connector GPIO pin port built in，support 16xGPIO
Power Supply
●+12V single power supply，supports hardware and software switch for system auto boot upon
power on
Watchdog
●Support 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 Interfaces Location and Dimension
Following picture illustrates the front interfaces and dimension of board EMB-7536. Please
pay attention to the installation process. Improper installation of some components may lead to
system failure.
Note: When installing the board, please wear anti-static gloves in case of any
electrostatic damage caused during the installation.
2.2 Installation Steps
Please follow the steps below to assemble your computer：
1．Adjust all jumpers onboard EMB-7536 according to the user manual
2．Install other expansion cards

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3．Connect all signal line, cables, panel control circuit and power adapter.
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．Please hold the board by edges and don’t touch any components or plug and 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 your computer accessories, please make sure
Following the following security principles can help prevent potential damage to your
computer and help ensure your personal safety
1．Your computer is disconnected from power supply
2．Wear anti-static gloves or wrist strap to touch the integrated circuit components (such as
RAM).
2.3 Jumper Settings
Please refer to following instructions to do jumper settings before installing the
motherboard.
Remark: How to identify the PIN1 of all jumpers and interfaces: Please observe the word
mark on the side of the plug socket, which will be a “1” or bold line or triangular symbol; And
please look at the back of PCB, each with a square shape will be the PIN 1; and all the jumpers’
PIN1 have a white arrow on the side.

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2.3.1 System Programming Jumper（JD）
JD：
JDOWNLOAD
S
DOWNLOAD MODE
NS
NORMAL MODE
2.3.2 COM1、COM2、COM3 Jumper Setting（J1、J2、J3、J4、J5、J6）
J1、J2 jumpers are used to set COM1 transmission mode，COM1 support RS 232/RS 485
transmission modes ，you can choose settings according to your own needs ，the default
transmission mode is RS232. J3、J4 jumpers are used to set COM2 transmission mode，COM2
support RS 232/RS 485 transmission mode，you can choose settings according to your own
needs ，the default transmission mode is RS232. J5 、J6 jumpers are used to set COM3
transmission mode ，COM2 support RS 232/RS 485 transmission modes ，you can choose
settings according to your own needs，the default transmission mode is RS232.
JD

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2.4 Interface Specification
Please read this manual carefully before connecting the external connector to
avoid damage to the motherboard！
COM1 RS232（default）
COM1 RS485
J1
1-2
J1
3-4 5-6
J2
1-3 2-4
J2
3-5 4-6
COM2 RS232（default ）
COM2 RS485
J3
1-2
J3
3-4 5-6
J4
1-3 2-4
J4
3-5 4-6
Left J1，Right J2
Left J3，Right J4
Left J5，Right J6

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2.4.1 SATA Port（SATA1，SATA2，SATA_PWR1，SATA_PWR2）
Provide 2x standard 7pin SATA port ，maximum support 4x standard 7pin SATA port
（optional）. 2x 5PIN SATA power supply connector.
SATA1-2：
Pin
Signal Name
1
GND
2
TX+
3
TX-
4
GND
5
RX-
6
RX+
7
GND
SATA_PWR1-2：
Pin
Signal Name
1
+3.3V
Up SATA1，Down SATA2
Left SATA_PWR1
Right SATA_PWR2

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2
GND
3
+5V
4
GND
5
+12V
2.4.2 Serial Port（COM_DB，COM1_2）
Provide 3x COM port；COM1-3 support RS232/485，2x3 PIN 3.81mm Phoenix terminal
interface exposed；COM_DB default Debug port，1x3 PIN 3.81mm Phoenix terminal interface
exposed.
COM_DB：
Pin
Signal Name
1
COM_DB_RX
2
COM_DB_TX
3
GND
COM_DB
COM1_2
JCOM3_4