ORBBEC Persee N1 User manual
Persee N1
With System Installation Guide
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Contact your sales representative to obtain the latest Orbbec 3D product specications. Orbbec is not responsible for any users infringing on third party
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this product. All information provided here is subject to change without notice.
Product Brief
Product Specications
Product Information
02
03
04
Packing List
System Setup Guide
Installation Guide
05
06
06
Pin Denitions 07
Product Dimensions
Safety and Handling
08
08
Glossary of Terms 09
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Product Overview
Persee N1 is a modular all-in-one
combination of a powerful computer
with industry standard interfaces and
a depth camera to suit a broad range
of applications. The compute unit
uses the popular NVIDIA®Jetson™
platform with high performance GPU
to run user applications and has
multiple port options including POE,
USB, HDMI and storage expansion
with MicroSD and M.2 slots.
The industry-proven Gemini 2
camera, based on active stereo
IR technology, uses Orbbec’s
custom ASIC for high quality depth
processing.
Persee N1 is easy to setup with
Orbbec SDK and delivers highly
accurate and reliable data for
in-door/semi outdoor operation.
1. Product Brief
Product Features
• NVIDIA®Jetson™ Nano Quad Core
ARM A57 @ 1.43 GHz
• Wide FOV (H91° x V66°) and a range
of 0.15-10m
• Up to 30 fps at 1280X800 depth
resolution and 1920X1080 RGB
resolution
• POE (Power over Ethernet), USB,
HDMI
• Memory expansion with MicroSD
and M.2
• Multi-camera synchronization and
IMU
• 0°C ~ 40°C indoor/semi-outdoor
operation
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Parameter Properties
Model P13200-0230
Camera Gemini 2
Range 0.15m-10m
Depth Resolution Framerate Up to 1280 x 800 @ 30FPS
RGB Resolution Framerate Up to 1920 x 1080 @ 30FPS
Depth FOV H91° x V66°
RGB FOV 16:9 H86° x V55°
4:3 H63° x V50°
Rating Class 1 Laser Product
SDK Orbbec SDK
Processor NVIDIA Jetson Nano Quad Core ARM A57 @ 1.43 GHz
Orbbec ASIC for Depth Processing
RAM 4GB
Storage 16GB eMMC with M.2 M key expansion slot
Micro SD Up to 128GB
Display Output HDMI x 1, DisplayPort x 1
Ethernet RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, supports 802.3 at PoE
USB USB 3.0 Type A x 2
USB 2.0 Type A x 2
USB 3.0 Type C Male x 1 (Camera)
USB 2.0 Type-C Female x 1 (System Installation)
UART 6-Pin
GPIO 40-Pin
RTC CR2032, 3V
Operating System Linux
Power Power Adapter (12V/3A)
Operating Environment 0°C ~ 40°C, Indoor/Semi-Outdoor; 5%-95%RH
Power Consumption Average 12W
Dimensions
(W*H*D)
200mm x 100mm x 90mm
Weight 986g
Certications CE, Class 1, FCC, IC, PSE, REACH, RoHS, WEEE
2. Product Specications
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3.1 Product Images
3. Product Information
Persee N1 Front View
Persee N1 Rear View
Persee N1 without Camera
3.2 Product Interfaces
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Product Information (continued from previous page):
1Camera Support
2Adjustable Camera Support Bracket
3USB 3.0 Type-C
4Power Button
5Air Vent
6Gigabit Ethernet
7Power Input
8USB 2.0 x 2
9USB 3.0 x 2
10 HDMI
11 USB 2.0 Type-C for System Installation Only
12 DisplayPort
13 MicroSD Expansion Slot
14 Fan and Air Vent
15 40-Pin GPIO
16 6-Pin UART
17 Force Recovery Button
4. Packing List
• Persee N1 Compute Base x 1
• Gemini 2 x 1
• Mounting Screws x 2
• Power Adapter x 1
• HDMI Cable x 1
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5.1 Preparing for System Setup
a.
Ubuntu operating system
b.
High-speed USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 interface
c.
Download Orbbec provided system image
5. System Setup Guide
Conguration Requirements for Computers
Click to Download Persee N1 System Image
5.2 Setup Procedure
a.
Use a USB Type-C cable to connect Persee N1 with an
Ubuntu based computer.
b.
Connect the power supply to Persee N1
c.
Long press the ‘Force Recovery’ button
d.
While holding the ‘Force Recovery’ button, press the
power button on Persee N1
e.
Release the ‘Force Recovery’ button until ‘lsusb’
command shows the device is recognized as
‘NVIDIA Corp. …’
f.
Run ./nvmash.sh script in Terminal to start updating
g.
Retry procedures a-f if needed
Please note: the installation process will erase and format all existing information
saved on the board, please backup before starting the system installation
procedure.
6. Installation Guide
Mount the camera to the compute base with the provided
screws as shown below.
Note: Use outside of the specied conditions could cause the device to fail and/
or function incorrectly. These conditions are applicable for the environment
immediately around the device under all operational conditions.
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7. Pin Denitions
Pin# Denitions
PIN 1 SYS_RST
PIN 2 GND
PIN 3 UART_RXD
PIN 4 GND
PIN 5 UART_TXD
PIN 6 GND
UART (6-Pin)
Pin Denitions Sysfs GPIO Pin Denitions Sysfs GPIO
PIN 1 3.3V DC PIN2 5.0V DC
PIN 3 I2C_2_SDA (I2C BUS 1) PIN 4 5.0V DC
PIN 5 I2C_2_SCL (I2C BUS 1) PIN 6 GND
PIN 7 AUDIO_MCLK GPIO216 PIN 8 UART_2_TX (/dev/ttyTHS1)
PIN 9 GND PIN 10 UART_2_RX (/dev/ttyTHS1)
PIN 11 UART_2_RTS GPIO50 PIN 12 I2S_4_SCLK GPIO79
PIN 13 SPI_2_CLK GPIO14 PIN 14 GND
PIN 15 LCD_TE GPIO194 PIN 16 SPI_2_CS1 GPIO232
PIN 17 3.3V DC PIN 18 SPI_2_CS0 GPIO15
PIN 19 SPI_1_MOSI GPIO16 PIN 20 GND
PIN 21 SPI_1_MOSO GPIO17 PIN 22 SPI_2MISO GPIO13
PIN 23 SPI_1_CLK GPIO18 PIN 24 SPI_1_CS0 GPIO19
PIN 25 GND PIN 26 SPI_1_CS1 GPIO20
PIN 27 I2C_1_SDA PIN 28 I2C_1_SCL (I2C BUS 0)
PIN 29 CAM_AF_EN GPIO149 PIN 30 GND
PIN 31 GPIO_PZ0 GPIO200 PIN 32 LCD_BL_PWM GPIO168
PIN 33 GPIO_PE6 GPIO38 PIN 34 GND
PIN 35 I2S_4_LRCK GPIO76 PIN 36 UART_2_CTS GPIO51
PIN 37 SPI_1_MOSI GPIO12 PIN 38 I2S_4_SDIN GPIO77
PIN 39 GND PIN 40 I2S_4_SDOUT GPIO78
GPIO (40-Pin)
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8. Product Dimensions
9. Safety and Handling
1. Follow the camera operation instructions. Improper operation
may cause damage to internal components.
2. Do not drop or subject the camera to external force.
3. Do not attempt to modify the camera as such modications
may cause permanent damage or inaccuracies.
4. The camera temperature may increase during long periods
of continuous usage.
5. Do not touch the lens. Fingerprints on the lens may affect
image quality.
6. Keep the product beyond the reach of children or animals to
avoid accidents.
7. If the camera is not recognized, check whether the camera
is securely inserted to the USB Type-C port on the compute
base or reinsert the camera for reconnection.
8. This product uses a Class 1 laser. Looking at the laser for
more than 20s is not recommended.
9.1 Safety Precautions 9.2 Cleaning
To clean the camera body, use a clean, soft cloth to wipe away dust and
debris. To remove stains from the lens, use a lens cleaning solution and
carefully wipe with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth.
• Do not use alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, or other corrosive
or volatile solvents to clean the camera.
• Do not use pressure washers or hoses to spray the
camera.
9.3 Storage
When not in use, store the camera in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated
indoor location. Avoid leaving the camera outdoors for extended periods
to prevent damage from rain, snow, or other harsh conditions.
• Disconnect the power supply before storing the camera.
• Do not point the lens directly at the sun; avoid exposing
the lens to strong light sources for extended periods.
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Term Denition
D2C Depth to Color function maps each pixel on a depth map to the corresponding color image according to the intrinsic and
extrinsic parameters of depth camera and color camera.
Depth Depth video streams are like color video streams except each pixel has a value representing the distance away from the
sensor instead of color information.
Depth Camera Includes the external interface and the depth imaging module, which is generally composed of the infrared projector, infrared
camera, and the depth computing processor.
FOV Field of View (FoV) describes the angular extent of a given scene that is captured by a camera, which can be measured in
horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.
I2C I2C bus refers to a kind of simple bidirectional two-wire synchronous serial bus developed by Philips. It can be used for
transferring information among devices connected to the bus with two wires.
IR Camera Infrared camera.
IR Flood IR oodlights are used to illuminate the environment.
ISP Image signal processor, which is used for image post-processing.
MIPI Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) is an open standard and specication formulated by the MIPI Alliance for mobile
application processors.
PCBA Circuit board that includes the depth computing processor, memory, and other electronic devices.
Point Cloud A point cloud is a discrete set of data points in space.
SoC System on Chip, an integrated circuit (IC) that integrates all components of a computing system.
TBD To Be Determined. In the context of this document, information will be available in a later revision.
10. Glossary of Terms
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product. All information provided here is subject to change without notice.
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