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IBOX3588 Edge AI
Embedded Industrial Computer
User Manual
Version: 1.0
© Chengdu Vantron Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Revision History:
No. Version Description Date
1 V1.0 First release Sep. 26, 2022

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Table of Contents
Foreword................................................................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Product Overview............................................................................................................ 6
1.2 Unpacking ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Specifications .................................................................................................................. 8
1.4 Block Diagram ................................................................................................................. 9
1.5 Product Layout .............................................................................................................. 10
1.6 Operating System .......................................................................................................... 11
1.7 Mechanical Dimensions ................................................................................................ 11
1.8 Power Supply and Consumption ................................................................................... 11
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED.............................................................................................. 12
2.1 Hardware Connection ................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Connecting a Host Computer........................................................................................ 16
2.3 Turning on/off the Device ............................................................................................. 17
2.4 First-time Setup Guide (applicable to Android OS) ....................................................... 17
CHAPTER 3 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION.................................................................................. 18
3.1 Power input................................................................................................................... 19
3.2 ON/OFF button.............................................................................................................. 19
3.3 Ethernet jack ................................................................................................................. 20
3.4 USB 2.0 + Ethernet jack ................................................................................................. 20
3.5 USB 3.0 .......................................................................................................................... 20
3.6 USB Type-C .................................................................................................................... 21
3.7 HDMI port ..................................................................................................................... 21
3.8 Micro SD & Micro SIM slots .......................................................................................... 21
3.9 Serial connectors........................................................................................................... 21
3.10 CAN................................................................................................................................ 22
3.11 GPIO .............................................................................................................................. 23
3.12 M.2 slots........................................................................................................................ 23
3.13 Antenna connectors ...................................................................................................... 23
CHAPTER 4 SOFTWARE DEFINITION ................................................................................... 24
4.1 Serial connectors........................................................................................................... 25
4.2 CAN................................................................................................................................ 28
4.3GPIO .............................................................................................................................. 29
4.4 Watchdog Timer............................................................................................................ 30
4.5 App Installation via ADB Commands (Android OS only) ............................................... 31
4.5.1 Prerequisites ................................................................................................................ 31
4.5.2 ADB Setup .................................................................................................................... 31
4.5.3 App installation ............................................................................................................ 33
4.6Image Flashing in Windows........................................................................................... 34
4.6.1 Prerequisites ................................................................................................................ 34

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4.6.2 ADB setup .................................................................................................................... 34
4.6.3 Driver installation......................................................................................................... 34
4.6.4 Image Flashing ............................................................................................................. 36
CHAPTER 5 DEBIAN SYSTEM INTRODUCTION...................................................................... 37
5.1 Introduction to the System ........................................................................................... 38
5.1.1 User and password........................................................................................................ 38
5.1.2 System login .................................................................................................................. 38
5.2 System Settings ............................................................................................................. 39
5.2.1 Language setup ............................................................................................................. 40
5.2.2 Time and date setup ..................................................................................................... 42
5.3 Network Configuration.................................................................................................. 43
5.4 Image Flashing in Ubuntu ............................................................................................. 44
5.4.1 Prerequisites ................................................................................................................. 44
5.4.2 Image flashing ............................................................................................................... 44
CHAPTER 6 DISPOSAL AND WARRANTY............................................................................... 46
6.1 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 47
6.2 Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 48
Appendix Regulatory Compliance Statement.................................................................. 49

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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing IBOX3588 Edge AI Embedded Industrial Computer (“the Device” or
“the Product”). This manual intends to provide guidance and assistance necessary on setting
up, operating or maintaining the Product. Please read this manual and make sure you
understand the structure and functionality of the Product before putting it into use.
Intended Users
This manual is intended for:
•Operator of the Product
•Technical support engineers
•Other users
Copyright
Chengdu Vantron Technology Co., Ltd. (“Vantron”) reserves all rights of this manual, including
the right to change the content, form, product features, and specifications contained herein
at any time without prior notice. An up-to-date version of this manual is available at
www.vantrontech.com.
The trademarks in this manual, registered or not, are properties of their respective owners.
Under no circumstances shall any part of this user manual be copied, reproduced, translated,
or sold. This manual is not intended to be altered or used for other purposes unless otherwise
permitted in writing by Vantron. Vantron reserves the right of all publicly released copies of
this manual.
Disclaimer
While all information contained herein has been carefully checked to assure its accuracy in
technical details and typography, Vantron does not assume any responsibility resulting from
any error or features of this manual, nor from improper uses of this manual or the software.
It is our practice to change part numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or
when significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the Product
may be changed without notice.

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Technical Support and Assistance
Should you have any question about the Product that is not covered in this manual, contact
your sales representative for solution. Please contain the following information in your
question:
•Product name and PO number;
•Complete description of the problem;
•Error message you received, if any.
US Office: Vantron Technology, Inc.
Address: 48434 Milmont Drive, Fremont, CA 94538
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
China Office: Chengdu Vantron Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: 6th Floor, 1st Building, No.9, 3rd WuKe East Street, WuHou District, Chengdu, P.R.
China 610045
Tel: [phone]/3931, 86-28-8515-7572/6320
Email: [e-mail]
Regulatory Information
The Product is designed to comply with:
•Part 15 of the FCC Rules;
•CCC
•UL
Please refer to the Appendix for Regulatory Compliance Statement.
Symbology
This manual uses the following signs to prompt users to pay special attention to relevant
information.
Caution for latent damage to system or harm to personnel
Attention to important information or regulations

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General Safety Instructions
The Product is supposed be installed by knowledgeable, skilled persons familiar with local
and/or international electrical codes and regulations. For your safety and prevention of
damage to the Product and other equipment connected to it, please read and observe
carefully the following safety instructions prior to installation and operation. Keep this manual
well for future reference.
•Do not disassemble or otherwise modify the Product. Such action may cause heat
generation, ignition, electronic shock, or other damages including human injury, and may
void your warranty.
•Keep the Product away from heat source, such as heater, heat dissipater, or engine casing.
•Do not insert foreign materials into any opening of the Product as it may cause the
Product to malfunction or burn out.
•To ensure proper functioning and prevent overheating of the Product, do not cover or
block the ventilation holes of the Product.
•Follow the installation instructions with the installation tools provided or recommended.
•The use or placement of the operation tools shall comply with the code of practice of
such tools to avoid short circuit of the Product.
•Cut off the power before inspection of the Product to avoid human injury or product
damage.

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Precautions for Power Cables and Accessories
Use proper power source only. Make sure the supply voltage falls within the specified
range. The Product is designed to use 9-36V DC. Always check whether the Product is DC
powered before applying power.
Place the cables properly at places without extrusion hazards.
Use only approved antenna(s). Non-approved antenna(s) may produce spurious or
excessive RF transmitting power which may violate FCC limits.
Cleaning instructions:
•Power off before cleaning the Product
•Do not use spray detergent
•Clean with a damp cloth
•Do not try to clean exposed electronic components unless with a dust collector
Power off and contact Vantron technical support engineer in case of the following faults:
•The Product is damaged
•The temperature is excessively high
•Fault is still not solved after troubleshooting according to this manual
Do not use in combustible and explosive environment:
•Keep away from combustible and explosive environment
•Keep away from all energized circuits
•Unauthorized removal of the enclosure from the device is not allowed
•Do not replace components unless the power cable is unplugged. In some cases,
the device may still have residual voltage even if the power cable is unplugged.
Therefore, it is a must to remove and fully discharge the device before replacement
of the components.

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

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1.1 Product Overview
Vantron IBOX3588 Edge AI Embedded Industrial Computer is powered by Rockchip latest
flagship RK3588 AIoT chipset that is equipped with an 8-core 64-bit CPU, an ARM Mali-
G610 MP4 quad-core GPU, and a built-in AI acceleration NPU, capable of providing 6 TOPS
computing power and supporting mainstream deep learning frameworks. With the
development of the technology, there definitely will be a rising demand for AI-based
products from the industrial control market, including but not limited to industrial robots,
automated control, drones, etc.
The industrial computer offers two Gigabit Ethernet ports, supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi 6
and Bluetooth 5.0, and provides an M.2 slot for 4G/5G expansion to keep communication
uninterrupted. It also supports 8K video decoding and encoding to deliver optimized display
performance.
Since the industrial computer provides rich interfaces, a wide range of peripherals can be
connected for extended applications like ARM PC, edge computing, cloud server, smart
NVR, and other fields. Moreover, the different operating systems provide a stable and
secure system environment for users.

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1.2 Unpacking
The Product has been carefully packed with special attention to quality. However, should
you find any component damaged or missing, please contact your sales representative in
due time.
Accessories:
1 x IBOX3588 1 x Power adapter
1 x Power cable 2 x Wi-Fi & BT antenna
4 x 4G/5G antenna (Optional)
Actual accessories might vary slightly from the list above as the customer order might
be different from the standard configuration options.

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1.3 Specifications
IBOX3588
System
CPU
RK3588 Quad-core Cortex-A76 + Quad-core Cortex-A55,
Max. 2.4GHz
GPU
ARM Mali-G610 MP4
NPU
6 TOPS
Memory
LPDDR4 8GB (Optional: 16GB)
Storage
eMMC 32GB, up to 128GB
M.2 SSD supported (256GB ~ 1TB)
Communication
Ethernet
2 x RJ45, 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T4
4G/5G
Supported (expansion by an M.2 slot)
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax + BT 5.0
Media
Display
1 x HDMI (4096 x 2160 @60Hz)
I/Os
USB
2 x USB 3.0 Host, Type-A
1 x USB 2.0 Host, Type-A
1 x USB Type-C OTG
Serial port
2 x RS232/RS422/RS485 on the Phoenix terminal
Fan
1 x Built-in CPU fan connector
SIM card slot
1 x SIM card slot
Micro SD card slot
1 x Micro SD card slot
RTC
Supported
Watchdog
Supported
Expansion
M.2 slot
1 x M.2 M-Key 2260/2280, PCIe 3.0 x 4, for SSD
1 x M.2 B-Key 2242/3052, USB3.0/SATA3.0, for 4G/5G/SSD
GPIO
4 x GPIO on the Phoenix terminal
CAN
2 x CAN on the Phoenix terminal
System Control
Button
1 x ON/OFF button (long press to reset)
LED
1 x LED indicator for power and system status
Software
OS
Debian, Android
Language
English (default), Chinese
Device management
platform
Vantron BlueSphere
Power Input
1 x Power distribution block
12V/5A, 24V/3A
Mechanical
Dimensions
161.9 mmx 141mm x 45.9mm (enclosure only)
190mm x 141mm x 45.9mm (with brackets)
Enclosure
Aluminum + metal plate, black
Weight
750g
Shock test
IEC 60068-2-27
Water and dust
resistance
IP40
Environment
Condition
Temperature
Operating: 0℃~+60℃
Storage: -40℃~+85℃
Humidity
RH 0~95% (non-condensing)
Certification
FCC, CCC, UL

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1.4 Block Diagram

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1.5 Product Layout
1.5.1 Front view
1.5.2 Back view
CAN
GPIO
RS485/RS232
Installation
bracket
Installation
bracket
Cellular
antenna
Cellular
antenna
Wi-Fi & BT
antenna
Wi-Fi & BT
antenna
Cellular
antenna
Installation
bracket
Installation
bracket
ETH
ETH
HDMI
USB 3.0
USB
Type-C
USB 2.0
Micro SD &
Micro SIM slots
Cellular
antenna
Power button

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1.6 Operating System
Customers have the option between Debian and Android operating systems before placing
an order.
1.7 Mechanical Dimensions
•161.9mm x 141mm x 45.9mm (Enclosure only)
•190mm x 141mm x 45.9mm (With installation brackets)
1.8 Power Supply and Consumption
IBOX3588 works with 12V/24V DC power input supplied by a DC connector.
The power consumption of the Device is largely dependent on the RAM, storage capacity,
peripherals, and other configurations of the Product.

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CHAPTER 2
GETTING STARTED

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2.1 Hardware Connection
Before you proceed with the configuration of IBOX3588, follow the steps below to finish
hardware connection.
1. Position the Device on a desired place, for instance, a wall or a desktop;
2. Align the screws (M4 x 6 / M4 x 8 recommended) to the screw holes reserved on the
mounting bracket, and mark the position of the screws on the wall or the desktop;
3. Drill four screw holes on the marks made in the prior step;

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4. Place the Device back and adjust the position of the bracket, if needed, then use a
screwdriver to tighten the screws and secure the device;
5. Insert an active SIM card and a Micro SD card, if any, into the corresponsive slots with
the gold-colored contacts facing down;
6. Install the antennas to the antenna connectors and tighten the connectors;

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7. When necessary, plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet jack of IBOX3588
and the other to a live Ethernet port;
8. Connect the female connector plug of the power adapter to the power connector of
IBOX3588 and the round end to the adapter;
9. Plug in the power adapter to power on the Device.

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2.2 Connecting a Host Computer
1. Insert one end of a display cable to the HDMI interface and the other end to a host
computer;
2. Connect the mouse and keyboard to the USB interfaces on the Device for easier
operation;
3. To use the Device as an ADB device, use a USB cable to connect the host computer and
the USB Type-C interface on the Device;
If you connect a touch monitor other than a host computer, remember to use the data
cable included in the package of the touch monitor to connect the touch monitor and
IBOX3588 to enable touch control.