DSBOX-NX2 Orin NX Based Railway Grade PC
Product Information
Specifications
- Supported Modules: NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX 8GB / 16GB
- Memory: 8 GB 128-bit LPDDR4x / 16 GB 128-bit LPDDR4x
- Graphics: 1x HDMI 2.0 (max resolution 3840×2160)
- Interfaces: [List of interfaces]
- Wireless Communication: [Details]
- Power Supply: [Details]
- Extension Sockets: [Details]
- Mass Storage: [Details]
- Ambient Conditions: [Details]
- Form Factor / Dimensions: [Details]
- Operating Systems: [List of supported OS]
- JetPack Support: [Details]
Product Usage Instructions
Setting Up DSBOX-NX2
- Place the DSBOX-NX2 on a stable and flat surface.
- Connect the necessary cables and peripherals to the designated
interfaces. - Ensure the power supply is connected securely.
- Power on the DSBOX-NX2 by pressing the power button.
Operating DSBOX-NX2
Once the DSBOX-NX2 is powered on, follow these steps:
- Wait for the system to boot up completely.
- Access the operating system and interact with the device as
needed. - To shut down the DSBOX-NX2, initiate the shutdown process from
the operating system.
Maintenance and Care
To ensure optimal performance and longevity of your
DSBOX-NX2:
- Keep the device clean from dust and debris.
- Avoid exposing the DSBOX-NX2 to extreme temperatures or
humidity. - Regularly check for software updates and install them as
needed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How can I obtain technical support for my DSBOX-NX2?
A: For technical support, please reach out to our customer
support team via email at support@forecr.io or contact the reseller
you purchased the product from.
Q: What is the warranty coverage for the DSBOX-NX2?
A: The DSBOX-NX2 comes with a limited product warranty. For
details on warranty coverage, refer to the warranty information
provided with your product.
Q: Can I upgrade the memory on the DSBOX-NX2?
A: The memory configuration on the DSBOX-NX2 is fixed based on
the model you have (8GB or 16GB). Memory upgrades are not
supported.
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USER MANUAL
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Table of Contents
Preface 4 Disclaimer………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Customer Support ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Contact Information …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Copyright Notice……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Trademark Acknowledgment…………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Limited Product Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 Revision History …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
1 Introduction 6 2. Product Specification 6
2.1 Technical Specification ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 2.2 Block Diagram …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 2.3 DSBOX-NX2 Visuals ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 3 Hardware Information 8 3.1 Connector Location ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
3.1.1 Front Connectors Layout ……………………………………………………………………………. 8 3.1.2 Rear Connectors Layout …………………………………………………………………………….. 8 3.2 List of Connectors and Buttons ……………………………………………………………………………. 9 3.3 The Definition of Each Connector ……………………………………………………………………….. 9 3.3.1 I/O Terminal Connector ………………………………………………………………………………. 9 3.3.2 HDMI Connector ……………………………………………………………………………………… 10 3.3.3 Gigabit Ethernet Connector ………………………………………………………………………. 10 3.3.4 USB 3.1 Type-A Connector……………………………………………………………………….. 10 3.3.5 Power Connector …………………………………………………………………………………….. 10 3.3.6 Recovery USB ………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 3.3.7 Recovery Button ……………………………………………………………………………………….11 3.3.8 Reset Button …………………………………………………………………………………………….11 3.3.9 Power Button ……………………………………………………………………………………………11 4 Software Information 12 4.1 Installation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12 5 3D Model & Mechanical Information 12 5.1 3D Model ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 5.2 2D Mechanical Drawing ……………………………………………………………………………………. 12 6 Power Consumption 13 6.1 Jetson Xavier NX 8GB …………………………………………………………………………………….. 13
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6.2 Jetson Xavier NX 8GB (with NVME SSD) …………………………………………………………… 13 6.3 Jetson Xavier NX 16GB ……………………………………………………………………………………. 13 6.4 Jetson Xavier NX 16GB (with NVME SSD)………………………………………………………….. 13 7 Cables 14 8 MTBF Prediction 14 9 Ordering Information 14
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Preface
Disclaimer
Forecr emphasizes that the information contained in this user manual is continuously updated in line with the technical modifications and enhancements made by Forecr to its DSBOX-NX2. Therefore, this manual only represents the technical status of Forecr DSBOX-NX2 at the time of publishing. Forecr shall not be held responsible for any damages that may occur directly or indirectly as a result of any technical or typographical errors or omissions found in this document or for any discrepancies between the product and the user’s manual.
Customer Support
In case you encounter any challenges after reading the user manual and/or using the DSBOX-NX2, please reach out to the Forecr reseller from which you purchased the DSBOX-NX2. See the contact information section below for more information on how to contact us directly.
Contact Information
E-mail Address
Address Telephone Number Website
For information requests: info@forecr.io
For support requests: support@forecr.io
For wholesale inquiries: sales@forecr.io
Forecr OÜ Akadeemia tee 21/1 (II floor), Room 219, 12618, Tallinn, Estonia
Estonia +372 5332 2632 https://www.forecr.io
Copyright Notice
The information provided in this manual is subject to change without notice. Forecr shall not be held responsible for any errors contained herein or for any incidental or consequential damages that may arise from the provision, implementation, or utilization of this material. This manual is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved by Forecr. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form without the prior written consent of Forecr. Copyright © 2023 – Forecr.io
Trademark Acknowledgment
Forecr recognizes and acknowledges that all trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or copyrights mentioned in this user manual belong to their respective owners. All possible trademarks or copyright acknowledgments that are not listed herein do not mean a lack of acknowledgment to the rightful owners of mentioned trademarks and copyrights. Forecr acknowledge the rights of the trademark owners and respect their intellectual property.
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Limited Product Warranty
Forecr provides a 1-year Warranty for the DSBOX-NX2. This warranty period is valid from the original purchase date of the DSBOX-NX2. In order to maintain warranty, the DSBOX-NX2 must not be altered or modified in any way. Changes or modifications to the DSBOX-NX2, that are not explicitly approved by Forecr and described in this user manual or received from Forecr Support as a special handling instruction, will void your warranty. To receive warranty service, the DSBOX-NX2 must be delivered to Forecr within the warranty period together with the original invoice or proof of purchase.
Revision History
Revision No
Revision Date
Revision Description
rev 1.0
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Preliminary Release
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1 Introduction
DSBOX-NX2 is an industrial PC that harnesses the power of NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX, offering a highperformance computing platform tailored for industrial use cases. Its fanless and rugged design make it an ideal choice for deployment in challenging industrial environments.The DSBOX-NX2’s NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX AI processor delivers up to 21 TOPS of AI performance, empowering it to tackle sophisticated AI applications.
Moreover, it comes with a variety of I/O ports such as Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, USB 3.1, CAN and serial ports, enabling easy integration with other industrial devices. In addition, the DSBOX-NX2 features hardware acceleration for video encoding and decoding, support for multiple camera inputs, and compatibility with popular AI frameworks, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Caffe. These capabilities allow for the development of custom AI solutions for various industrial use cases, including predictive maintenance, quality control, and object recognition.
Latest revision of this user manual, datasheet, and 3D model can be downloaded from Forecr Web Page.
2. Product Specification
2.1 Technical Specification
Supported Modules Memory Graphics Interfaces Interfaces
Wireless Communication Power Supply Extension Sockets Mass Storage Ambient Conditions Form Factor / Dimensions Operating Systems JetPack Support
NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX 8GB / 16GB
8 GB 128-bit LPDDR4x / 16 GB 128-bit LPDDR4x
1x HDMI 2.0(max resolution 3840×2160)
1x Gigabit Ethernet 2x USB 3.1 Type-A 1x CAN Bus (Only in Xavier NX and TX2NX SoM) 1x RS232/422/485 (software configurable) 1x microUSB 2.0 (Recovery) 2x Digital Input 3x Digital Output
WiFi/Bluetooth/LTE/5G Connectivity by extension sockets
9-28 VDC
1x M.2 Key-E, 1x M.2 Key-B, 1x MicroSD,1x SIM
16 GB eMMC 5.1 Flash 1x M.2 Key-M SSD Slot
-25°C … +85°C
110 mm x 130 mm x 60 mm, 760gr
Ubuntu Linux 18.04 Ubuntu Linux 20.04
JetPack 4.x JetPack 5.x
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22 Block Diagram
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23 DSBOX-NX2 Visuals
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3 Hardware Information
31 Connector Location 311 Front Connectors Layout
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Recovery USB
Recovery Reset Button Button
Power Button
312 Rear Connectors Layout
IO Terminal
HDMI Ethernet USB 3.1 DC Power IN
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32 List of Connectors and Buttons Connectors
DSBOX-NX2 I/O Connector DSBOX-NX2 HDMI Conector DSBOARD-NX2 Gigabit Ethernet Connector DSBOARD-NX2 USB 3.1 Type-A Connector DSBOARD-NX2 Power Connector DSBOARD-NX2 Recovery USB DSBOARD-NX2 Recovery USB DSBOARD-NX2 Reset Button DSBOARD-NX2 Power Button
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3.3 The Definition of Each Connector 331 I/O Terminal Connector
Function
Description
Mating connector 1790344 (DFMC 1,5/ 7-STF-3,5) from Phoenix Contact
Pinout
Pin Description
1
RS422 B
I/O Type I/O
2
RS422 Y / RS485 A
I/O
3
RS232 RX / RS422 A I/O
4
RS232 TX / RS422 Z / I/O
RS485 B
5
CAN_H
I/O
6
GROUND
Power
7
CAN_L
I/O
8
GROUND
Power
9
DIGITAL_OUT2
Output
10 ISOLATED GROUND Power
11
DIGITAL_OUT1
Output
Note: Up to 24V, low-
side switch mechanism
12 DIGITAL_IN1
Input
Note: High at 11-24V
13 DIGITAL_OUT0
Output
Note: Up to 24V, low-
side switch mechanism
14 DIGITAL_IN0
Input
Note: High at 11-24V
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332 HDMI Connector
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Description The NVIDIA® Jetson Orin NX module will output video via the vertical HDMI connector that is HDMI 2.0 capable.
333 Gigabit Ethernet Connector Description It is a RJ-45 ethernet connector for network communication.
334 USB 31 Type-A Connector
Description
There are 2 USB 3.1 Type-A connectors with a 1.5A current limit per connector.
335 Power Connector 336 Recovery USB
Function Mating Connector
Description 1708595
Minimum Input Voltage +9V
Maximum Input Voltage +28V
Pinout
Pin
1
2
3
4
Description Positive Positive Negative Negative
Description
It is used to allow to install or upgrade the operating system.
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337 Recovery Button 338 Reset Button 339 Power Button
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Description Recovery button should be pressed with reset button at the same time. After released reset button, recovery button should be pressed a little bit more (min. 250 ms).
Description Reset button is used to reset the Jetson SoM.
Description Power button is used to energize the platform.
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4 Software Information
41 Installation
JetPack-4.x Installation can be found here: https://www.forecr.io/blogs/installation/jetpack-4-x-installation-for-dsboxnx2
JetPack-5.x Installation can be found here: https://www.forecr.io/blogs/installation/jetpack-5-x-installation-for-dsboxnx2
5 3D Model & Mechanical Information
51 3D Model
Full 3D models of all DSBOX-NX2 can be found here: https://github.com/forecr/forecr_3d_models/tree/master/DSBOX-NX2
52 2D Mechanical Drawing
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119,00
29,73
(M4x0,7 5,75) X 4
F
80,00
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D
(Ø4,5 THRU ALL) X 4
C
109,50
66,54
18,35
B (M3X8 TORX HEAD SCREW) X 8
8,00
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4,90 47,50 107,50
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B
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DO NOT SCALE DRAWING. FOR CORNER AND EDGE DIN 6784.
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6 Power Consumption
61 Jetson Xavier NX 8GB Power Supply: 12V-5A All CPU and GPU cores are %100 loaded.
Power Up Sequence
Current (A) 0,92
Idle Standby 10W 10W (Suspend 2 core 4 core mode)
0,38 0,051 1,45 1,5
10W Desktop
1,38
15W 2 core
1,72
15W 4 core
2
15W 6 core
2,1
20W 2 core
2,07
20W 4 core
2,24
20W 6 core
2,38
Power (W) 11,04 4,56 0,612 17,4 18 16,56 20,64 24 25,2 24,84 26,88 28,56
62 Jetson Xavier NX 8GB (with NVME SSD) Power Supply: 12V-5A All CPU and GPU cores are %100 loaded.
Power Up Sequence
Current (A) 1,27
Idle Standby 10W 10W 10W (Suspend 2 core 4 core Desktop mode)
0,65 0,058 1,58 1,63 1,55
15W 2 core
1,84
15W 4 core
2,08
15W 6 core
2,24
20W 2 core
2,14
20W 4 core
2,23
20W 6 core
2,51
Power (W) 15,24 7,8 0,696 18,96 19,56 18,6 22,08 24,96 26,88 25,68 26,76 30,12
63 Jetson Xavier NX 16GB
Power Supply: 12V-5A All CPU and GPU cores are %100 loaded.
Current (A)
Power Up Sequence
0,86
Idle Standby 10W 10W 10W (Suspend 2 core 4 core Desktop mode)
0,34 0,05 1,53 1,56 1,52
15W 2 core
1,55
15W 4 core
2,02
15W 6 core
2,1
20W 2 core
2,07
20W 4 core
2,12
20W 6 core
2,3
Power (W) 10,32 4,08 0,6 18,36 18,72 18,24 18,6 24,24 25,2 24,84 25,44 27,6
64 Jetson Xavier NX 16GB (with NVME SSD)
Power Supply: 12V-5A All CPU and GPU cores are %100 loaded.
Power Up Idle Standby 10W 10W 10W 15W 15W 15W 20W 20W 20W
Sequence
(Suspend 2 core 4 core Desktop 2 core 4 core 6 core 2 core 4 core 6 core
mode)
Current (A) 1,17
0,6 0,06
1,7 1,9
1,6
1,88 2,08 2,4 2,11 2,2
2,5
Power (W) 14,04 7,2 0,72 20,4 22,8 19,2 22,56 24,96 28,8 25,32 26,4 30
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7 Cables
This section will be completed soon. It will be published on our website once completed. Please check our Forecr Web Page regularly.
8 MTBF Prediction
This section will be completed soon. It will be published on our website once completed. Please check our Forecr Web Page regularly.
9 Ordering Information
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