DFI VC900-M8M ARM-Based In-Vehicle System Owner’s Manual
- June 10, 2024
- DFI
Table of Contents
DFI VC900-M8M ARM-Based In-Vehicle System
Key Features
- ARM-Based System
- Support Yocto Linux 2.5 and Android 9.0
- 6-axis IMU Sensor: 3 Accelerometer + 3 Gyroscope
- Rich I/O Connectivity:
- 1 GbE
- 4 COM
- 1 CAN Bus
- 2 USB 3.0
- 1 Micro USB (OTG)
- Wide-Voltage: 9~36V vehicle power input with ACC/IGN function
- Wide-Temperature
Specification
System:
-
Processor: NXP i.MX8M Quad, Cortex-A53 1.3GHz (by model)
NXP i.MX8M Dual, Cortex-A53 1.3GHz (by model) -
Memory: On board memory 2GB/4GB (by model)
Single channel LPDDR4 up to 3200 MHz -
Graphics:
- 1 x HDMI resolution up to 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz
- Micro SD card slot
- eMMC 5.1 16GB on board, support up to 64GB (optional)
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Storage: eMMC 5.1 16GB on board, support up to 64GB (optional)
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LED: 1 x Status LED
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Expansion:
- 1 x M.2 2242/3042 B Key (USB 3.1 Gen1), Nano SIM Slot support
- 1 x M.2 2230 E Key (PCIex1/USB2.0)
Sensor:
- 6 axis IMU (3 Accelerometer + 3 Gyroscope)
I/O
Front I/O:
- Sensor: Ethernet Serial USB Display Audio
- Display:
- 1 x HDMI with Amplifier to support 2W speaker (optional)
- 1 x Line-out & 1 x MIC-in (internal header)
Rear I/O:
- Buttons: Power reset button
- CANbus: 1 x CANbus, DB-9
- Antenna: 4 x Antenna holes for LTE 4G, WiFi and GPS Serial:
- 1 x RS-232/422/485 (COM1)
- 2 x RS-232(TX,RX) (COM3/COM4)
- 1 x RS-232(TX,RX,RTS,CTS) (COM2)
Power:
- Wide range 9~36V with ACC/IGN function
- Type Connector: 3-pole terminal block
OS Support Mechanism
- Yocto Linux 2.5
- Android 9.0 (option)
Environment
- Standards and Certifications:
- CE
- FCC
- E-Mark R10
- RoHS
- UKCA
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 200 x 120 x 45mm
- Weight: 1.9kg
- Operating Temperature: 10 to 90% RH (non-condensing)
- Storage Temperature: Operating/non-operating: MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6, Procedure 1
- Relative Humidity: Operating/non-operating: MIL-STD-810G Method 514.6, Category 4
- Certification: CE, FCC, E-Mark R10, RoHS, UKCA
Product Ordering Information
| Model Name | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VC900-M8M | 750-VC9000-000G | VC900-M8M: Fanless, i.MX8M Quad, 4GB memory, 16GB |
eMMC, 1 LAN,
1 HDMI, 1 CAN, 4 COM, 2 USB 3.0, F/G RoHS
VC900-M8M| 750-VC9000-100G| VC900-M8M: Fanless, i.MX8M Dual, 2GB memory, 16GB
eMMC, 1 LAN,
1 HDMI, 1 CAN, 4 COM, 2 USB 3.0, F/G RoHS
Optional Items
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 761-0EM06E-000G | 4G Module Kit, Quectel LTE-A Cat 6 M.2 Module, EM06-E |
| 612-RTL882-000G | Wi-Fi+BT, ENLI M.2 2230 Combo Module Card, RTL8822CE |
Packing List
- 1 x VC900-M8M system unit
- 1 x 3-pole terminal block cable for power input
- 1 x Wall mount bracket/screw pack
- 1 x Quick installation guide
Product Usage Instructions
- Connect the VC900-M8M system unit to a power source using the included 3-pole terminal block cable for power input.
- Connect the necessary peripherals to the rich I/O connectivity ports, including:
- 1 GbE
- 4 COM
- 1 CAN Bus
- 2 USB 3.0
- 1 Micro USB (OTG)
- If using a display, connect to the HDMI port with a compatible cable.
- If using LTE 4G, WiFi, or GPS, connect the necessary antennas to the corresponding antenna holes.
- If using an external speaker, connect to the Line-out or MIC-in port.
- Power on the VC900-M8M system unit using the power reset button on the rear I/O panel.
- The VC900-M8M system unit is compatible with Yocto Linux 2.5 and Android 9.0 operating systems. Choose your desired OS and boot up the system.
KEY FEATURES
ARM-Based System
Support Yocto Linux 2.5 and Android 9.0
6-axis IMU Sensor
3 Accelerometer + 3 Gyroscope
Rich I/O Connectivity
1 GbE, 4 COM, 1 CAN Bus, 2 USB 3.0, 1 Micro USB (OTG)
Wide-Voltage
9~36V vehicle power input with ACC/IGN function
Wide-Temperature
-20°C~65°C operation without active fan
PANEL
Front View Rear View
SPECIFICATION
SYSTEM| Processor| NXP i.MX8M Quad, Cortex-A53 1.3GHz (by model)
NXP i.MX8M Dual, Cortex-A53 1.3GHz (by model)
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Memory| On board memory 2GB/4GB (by model) Single channel LPDDR4 up to
3200 MHz
GRAPHICS| Display| 1 x HDMI| resolution up to 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz
STORAGE| External| Micro SD card slot
Internal| eMMC 5.1 16GB on board, support up to 64GB (optional)
LED| Indicators| 1 x Status LED
EXPANSION| M.2| 1 x M.2 2242/3042 B Key (USB 3.1 Gen1), Nano SIM
Slot support 1 x M.2 2230 E Key (PCIex1/USB2.0)
SENSOR| Sensor| 6 axis IMU (3 Accelerometer + 3 Gyroscope)
FRONT I/O| Ethernet| 1 x Giga LAN, RJ-45
Serial| 1 x RS-232/422/485 (COM1)
USB| 2 x USB 3.0, type A 1 x OTG, micro USB
Display| 1 x HDMI
Audio| with Amplifier to support 2W speaker (optional) 1 x Line-out & 1
x MIC-in (internal header)
Buttons| 1 x Power reset button
CANbus| 1 x CANbus, DB-9
REAR I/O| Antenna| 4 x Antenna holes for LTE 4G, WiFi and GPS
Serial| 1 x RS-232(TX,RX,RTS,CTS) (COM2)
2 x RS-232(TX,RX) (COM3/COM4)
POWER| Type| Wide range 9~36V with ACC/IGN function
Connector| 3-pole terminal block
OS SUPPORT| Linux| Yocto Linux 2.5
Android| Android 9.0 (option)
MECHANISM| Construction| Sheet Metal
Color| Black
Mounting| DIN-Rail mount Wall mount
Dimensions (W x H x D)| 200 x 120 x 45mm
Weight| 1.9kg
ENVIRONMENT| Operating Temperature| -20 to 65°C
Storage Temperature| -40 to 85°C
Relative Humidity| 10 to 90% RH (non-condensing)
STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS| Shock| Operating/non-operating:
MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6, Procedure 1
Vibration| Operating/non-operating: MIL-STD-810G Method 514.6, Category
4
Certifciation| CE, FCC, E-Mark R10, RoHS, UKCA
ORDERING INFORMATION
| Model Name | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VC900-M8M | 750-VC9000-000G | VC900-M8M: Fanless, i.MX8M Quad, 4GB memory, 16GB |
eMMC, 1 LAN, 1 HDMI, 1 CAN, 4 COM, 2 USB 3.0, F/G RoHS
VC900-M8M| 750-VC9000-100G| VC900-M8M: Fanless, i.MX8M Dual, 2GB memory, 16GB
eMMC, 1 LAN, 1 HDMI, 1 CAN, 4 COM, 2 USB 3.0, F/G RoHS
OPTIONAL ITEMS
| Optional Items | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| LTE 4G | 761-0EM06E-000G | 4G Module Kit, Quectel LTE-A Cat 6 M.2 Module, EM06-E |
| WiFi + BT | 612-RTL882-000G | Wi-Fi+BT, ENLI M.2 2230 Combo Module Card, |
RTL8822CE
PACKING LIST
1 x VC900-M8M system unit
1 x 3-pole terminal block cable for power input
1 x Wall mount bracket/screw pack
1 x Quick installation guide
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