FLYC-300 Series Vision Systems Design

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Product Information

Specifications

• Product: Neousys Technology Inc. FLYC-300 Series
• Revision: 1.1

Product Usage Instructions

1. Setting Up Your FLYC-300

To set up your FLYC-300 system, follow the steps below:

1. Unpacking Your FLYC-300 system

Unbox the FLYC-300 system carefully and ensure all components
are included.

2. I/O Panel

Locate the I/O panel on the FLYC-300 system for connecting
external devices.

2. Legal Information

Refer to the legal information section for warranty policies,
software updates, and compatibility details.

3. Contact Information

If you have any questions or need support, contact Neousys
Technology Inc. at the provided contact details.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: How can I access software or firmware updates for my

FLYC-300?

A: Neousys Technology Inc. provides access to new software and
firmware releases through the download sections of their website or
service partners.

Q: What should I do if I encounter compatibility issues with my

FLYC-300?

A: Contact Neousys Technology Inc. sales representative or
technical support for assistance with hardware/software
compatibility.

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Neousys Technology Inc.
FLYC-300 Series
Quick Installation Guide
Revision 1.1
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Table of Contents ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 Legal Information ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Contact Information ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Notices …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Safety Precautions ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 Service and Maintenance ………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 ESD Precautions …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 About This Quick Installation Guide ………………………………………………………………………… 8

1 Introduction

1.1 1.2 1.2.1 1.2.2

FLYC-300 Specification ……………………………………………………………………………….. 10 Dimensions of FLYC-300 Series …………………………………………………………………… 12
Bottom View………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 I/O Panel View …………………………………………………………………………………….. 12

2 Setting Up Your FLYC-300

2.1 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.4 2.5

Unpacking Your FLYC-300 system……………………………………………………………….. 13 I/O Panel …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14
XC-30 DC Input……………………………………………………………………………………. 15 Gigabit Ethernet Port ……………………………………………………………………………. 16 2.5Gb Ethernet…………………………………………………………………………………….. 17 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port ……………………………………………………………………………… 18 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port ……………………………………………………………………………… 18 FAKRA Z Connector……………………………………………………………………………… 19 DisplayPort………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20 microSD Card Slot ……………………………………………………………………………….. 21 Onboard I/O………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22 Onboard I/O Connectors 1 & 2 Pin Definition …………………………………………… 23 Onboard I/O Connectors 3 & 4 Pin Definition …………………………………………… 24 Onboard I/O Connectors 5 & 6 Pin Definition …………………………………………… 25 Onboard I/O Connectors 7 & 8 Pin Definition …………………………………………… 26 CAN Termination ………………………………………………………………………………………… 27 DIP Switch ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 28

Legal Information
Legal Information
All Neousys Technology Inc. products shall be subject to the latest Standard Warranty Policy.
Neousys Technology Inc. may modify, update or upgrade the software, firmware or any accompanying user documentation without prior notice. Neousys Technology Inc. will provide access to these new software, firmware or documentation releases from download sections of our website or through our service partners.
Before installing any software, applications or components provided by a third party, customer should ensure that they are compatible and interoperable with Neousys Technology Inc. product by checking in advance with Neousys Technology Inc.. Customer is solely responsible for ensuring the compatibility and interoperability of the third party’s products. Customer is further solely responsible for ensuring its systems, software, and data are adequately backed up as a precaution against possible failures, alternation, or loss.
For questions in regards to hardware/ software compatibility, customers should contact Neousys Technology Inc. sales representative or technical support.
To the extent permitted by applicable laws, Neousys Technology Inc. shall NOT be responsible for any interoperability or compatibility issues that may arise when (1) products, software, or options not certified and supported; (2) configurations not certified and supported are used; (3) parts intended for one system is installed in another system of different make or model.

Contact Information

Headquarters (Taipei, Taiwan)
Americas (Illinois, USA)
China

Contact Information
Neousys Technology Inc.
15F, No.868-3, Zhongzheng Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City, 23586, Taiwan Tel: +886-2-2223-6182 Fax: +886-2-2223-6183 Email, Website
Neousys Technology America Inc.
3384 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA Tel: +1-847-656-3298 Email, Website
Neousys Technology (China) Ltd.
Room 612, Building 32, Guiping Road 680, Shanghai Tel: +86-2161155366 Email, Website

Notices

Notices

Copyright

All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Neousys Technology, Inc.

Disclaimer

This manual is intended to be used as an informative guide only and is subject to change without prior notice. It does not represent commitment from Neousys Technology Inc. Neousys Technology Inc. shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the product or documentation, nor for any infringement on third party rights.

Patents and Trademarks

Neousys, the Neousys logo, Expansion Cassette, MezIOTM are registered patents and trademarks of Neousys Technology, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Intel®, CoreTM are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation NVIDIA®, GeForce® are registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation All other names, brands, products or services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

FCC Conformity

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CE Conformity

The product(s) described in this manual complies with all applicable European Union (CE) directives if it has a CE marking. For computer systems to remain CE compliant, only CE-compliant parts may be used. Maintaining CE compliance also requires proper cable and cabling techniques.

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

Read these instructions carefully before you install, operate, or transport the system.

Install the system or DIN rail associated with, at a sturdy location

Install the power socket outlet near the system where it is easily accessible

Secure each system module(s) using its retaining screws

Place power cords and other connection cables away from foot traffic.

Do not place items over power cords and make sure they do not rest

against data cables

Shutdown, disconnect all cables from the system and ground yourself

before touching internal modules

Ensure that the correct power range is being used before powering the

device

Should a module fail, arrange for a replacement as soon as possible to

minimize down-time

If the system is not going to be used for a long time, disconnect it from

mains (power socket) to avoid transient over-voltage

Service and Maintenance

Service and Maintenance

ONLY qualified personnel should service the system

Shutdown the system, disconnect the power cord and all other connections

before servicing the system

When replacing/ installing additional components (expansion card, memory

module, etc.), insert them as gently as possible while assuring proper

connector engagement

ESD Precautions

Handle add-on module, motherboard by their retention screws or the

module’s frame/ heat sink.

Avoid touching the PCB circuit board or add-on module connector pins

Use a grounded wrist strap and an anti-static work pad to discharge static

electricity when installing or maintaining the system

Avoid dust, debris, carpets, plastic, vinyl and styrofoam in your work area.

Do not remove any module or component from its anti-static bag before

installation

About This Quick Installation Guide
About This Quick Installation Guide

This quick installation guide introduces the basic input/ output connections of Neousys Technology’s FLYC-300 series, an ultra-light and compact drone computer.
Revision History

Version Date

Description

1.0

Apr. 2024 Initial release

1.1

Jul. 2024 Updated onboard I/O connectors 3 & 4

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FLYC-300 Series
1 Introduction
Neousys FLYC-300 is an NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX based mission computer tailor- made for drone and UAV applications. Designed to coincide and collaborate with the flight controller that is responsible for stabilizing and controlling drone’s flight, FLYC-300 fuels compelling 100 TOPS AI performance combining versatile sensors to empower true autonomy of drone and advance applications such as autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, object detection and tracking.

With enclosure

Without enclosure

Catering to the diverse needs of cameras and sensors like RGB, hyperspectral, infrared, LiDAR, and

3D cameras, FLYC-300 boasts a versatile array of connectivity options, including two Ethernet, two

USB3.2, and two GMSL2 ports. Making it ideal for real-time video analytics applications such as drone

imagery collection, surveillance, infrastructure monitoring. To command the flight of drone, FLYC-300

can communicate seamlessly with the flight controller through configurable UART, Ethernet, and CAN

ports. It also accommodates a wide voltage input range from 4S to 14S battery packs via the XT30 DC-

IN connector. The system is compatible and supports installation of 5G/ 4G modules for real-time

transmission of images, videos, and data.

FLYC-300 can elevate unmanned systems to another level by combining vision devices with a powerful

NVIDIA Jetson-based AI platform. Intelligent autonomous UAV systems can deliver enhanced

operational effectiveness, risk reduction, and real-time information, making them a valuable repertoire.

With its 297 grams ultra-lightweight design, versatile connectivity, FLYC-300 is ready for integration and

deployment into real-world applications.

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FLYC-300 Series

1.1 FLYC-300 Specification

System Core

Processor

NVIDIA® Jetson OrinTM NX system-on-module (SOM), comprising NVIDIA® Ampere GPU and ARM Cortex CPU

Memory

8GB/ 16GB LPDDR5 @ 3200 MHz on SOM

External I/O Interface

GMSL2

2x GMSL2 FAKRA Z connector, supporting 2x 1920×1080 @ 60 FPS or 1x 2880×1860 @ 30 FPS camera input

Ethernet

1x Gb Ethernet port by NVIDIA 1x 2.5Gb Ethernet port by Intel® I225-IT

1x Type A USB 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbps) ports

USB

1x Type A USB 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gbps) ports

1x Type C port reserved for original manufacturing purposes

SD Card

1x microSD card slot

Video Port 1x DisplayPort

Internal I/O Interface

USB

1x USB 2.0

CAN Bus 1x CAN bus 2.0

I2C

I2C

GPIO

Isolated 2x DI, 4x DO

UART

1x UART

Storage Interface

M.2

1x M.2 2230 M key socket NVMe interface (Gen4 x4)

Expansion Bus

M.2

1x M.2 3042/3052 B key with internal micro SIM socket

Power Supply

DC Input

XT-30 for 12V to 60V DC input, supports 4S-14S battery packs

Mechanical

Dimension 124mm x 123mm x 30.5mm (Including enclosure)

Weight

297g (Excluding enclosure)

345g (Including enclosure)

Mounting Wall mount

Fan

Optional external-accessible 65mm x 65mm fan for system heat dissipation

Environmental

Operating Temperature

Temperature* Heat Spreader Attachment

-25°C to 40°C

Not required

Compatible Battery Pack 4S-14S

-25°C to 60°C

Required**

4S-14S

-25°C to 70°C

Required**

4S-6S

• For sub-zero operating temperature, a wide temperature SSD is required.

** Conduction must be utilized by securing the FLYC’s heat spreader to a metallic

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FLYC-300 Series

Storage Temperature
Humidity Vibration
Shock EMC

surface.
-40°C to 85°C 10%~90%, non-condensing Operating, MIL-STD-810H, Method 514.6, Category 4 Operating, MIL-STD-810H, Method 516.6, Procedure I, Table 516.6-II CE/FCC Class A, according to EN 55032 & EN 55035

• For sub-zero operating temperature, a wide temperature NVMe is required.

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FLYC-300 Series
1.2 Dimensions of FLYC-300 Series
NOTE All measurements are in millimeters (mm).
1.2.1 Bottom View

With enclosure
1.2.2 I/O Panel View

Without enclosure

NOTE All measurements are in millimeters (mm). The 32.0mm height (with enclosure) does not include the thickness of the thermal pad.

With enclosure

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FLYC-300 Series
2 Setting Up Your FLYC-300

2.1 Unpacking Your FLYC-300 system

Upon receiving the FLYC-300 system, please check immediately if the package contains all the items listed in the following table. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer or Neousys Technology.

Item

Description

Qty

1

FLYC-300 system

1

2

Screw pack

1

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2.2 I/O Panel

FLYC-300 Series

No. Item

Description

1. XT-30 DC input

A compact and high-power efficient transfer connection often applicable in drone electronics.

2. Gigabit Ethernet

The Gigabit Ethernet port is provided by the NVIDIA SoM.

3. 2.5Gb Ethernet

The 2.5Gb Ethernet port by is provided by Intel® I225-IT.

4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports USB 3.2 Gen 1 offers up to 5Gbps of data-throughput performance. They are backward compatible with USB2.0.

5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (SuperSpeed+) offers up to 10Gbps, twice the bandwidth over existing SuperSpeed USB3.1 Gen. 1 connection. They are backward compatible with USB3.2 Gen1 and USB2.0.

6. FAKRA Z connectors There are two FAKRA Z connectors to connect to GMSL2 cameras.

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2.2.1 XC-30 DC Input

FLYC-300 Series

The XT-30 DC input connector supports 12V to 60V and is compatible with a 4S ­ 14S battery pack. The XT-30 is a popular and common choice in the realm of drone electronics and remotecontrolled vehicles for its compact size and efficient power transfer capabilities. Designed for highcurrent applications, it features a plug and socket configuration, with the male plug featuring protruding pins that fit snugly into the female socket. This design ensures a secure connection while minimizing the risk of accidental disconnection during operation.
The XT-30 connector is capable of handling significant power loads, making it ideal for use in drones, RC cars, boats, and other electronic devices requiring reliable power delivery. Additionally, the XT-30 connector is designed with user convenience in mind, featuring easy-to-use connectors that can be quickly plugged and unplugged without the need for specialized tools. This makes it particularly popular among hobbyists who often need to swap out batteries or components during their projects.

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2.2.2 Gigabit Ethernet Port

FLYC-300 Series

The system offers a Gigabit Ethernet port on its I/O panel. When an Ethernet connection is established, the LED indicators on the RJ45 connector represents the following connection statuses:

Active/Link LED (Right)

LED Color Status Description

Off

Ethernet port is disconnected

Off or Yellow

On

Ethernet port is connected and no data transmission

Flashing Ethernet port is connected and data is transmitting/receiving

Speed LED (Left)

LED Color

Status

Description

Off Off, Yellow, Green
Green or Orange
Orange

10 Mbps 100 Mbps 1000 Mbps

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2.2.3 2.5Gb Ethernet

FLYC-300 Series

The system offers two 2.5Gb Ethernet ports using Intel® I225-IT controller. When plugged in and connected via the Ethernet cable, the LEDs on the RJ45 connector indicate connection status and speed.

Active/Link LED (Right)

LED Color Status Description

Off

Ethernet port is disconnected

Off or Yellow

On

Ethernet port is connected and no data transmission

Flashing Ethernet port is connected and data is transmitting/receiving

Speed LED (Left)

LED Color

Status

Description

Off, Green or Orange

Off Green Orange

10 Mbps 100 Mbps 1000/ 2500 Mbps

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2.2.4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port

FLYC-300 Series

The system’s USB 3.2 Gen1x1 port (5Gbps) is backward compatible with USB 2.0, USB 1.1 and USB 1.0 devices.
2.2.5 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port

The system’s USB 3.2 Gen2x1 port (10Gbps) is backward compatible with USB3.2 Gen1, USB 2.0, USB 1.1 and USB 1.0 devices.

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2.2.6 FAKRA Z Connector

FLYC-300 Series

Fachkreis Automobil (FAKRA) connector is a German standard for SubMiniature version B based automotive-grade connectors. There are two FAKRA Z connectors on the front side of FLYC-300 to connect to automotive GMSL2 cameras.
Due to their advanced features such as IP67 waterproof, high dynamic range (120dB HDR), auto white balance (AWB), and LED flicker mitigation (LFM), automotive GMSL2 cameras are ideal for autonomous vehicle applications. due to their advanced features, such as IP67 waterproof, high dynamic range (120dB HDR), auto white balance (AWB), and LED flicker mitigation (LFM).
Another FAKRA Z connectivity is for the 3D camera. The benefit of using a drone with a 3D camera is its ability to capture depth perception, enabling accurate 3D mapping and modeling. It is ideal for applications such as surveying, inspection, and navigation in complex environments.

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2.2.7 DisplayPort

FLYC-300 Series

The system has a DisplayPort (DP) output which is a digital display interface that mainly connect video source and carry audio to a display device. It can deliver up to 3840 x 2160 in resolution and is designed to support active DP adapter/ cable. You can connect to display devices using DP-toHDMI cable or DP-to-DVI cable.

DP-to-HDMI

DP-to-DVI

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2.2.8 microSD Card Slot

FLYC-300 Series

The microSD card slot (indicated in blue) is located on the side. To insert or remove the microSD card, you will have to remove the screw (indicated in red) to gain access.

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2.3 Onboard I/O

FLYC-300 Series

No. Connection type

1. 1x USB2.0

2

I2C

3

1x CAN bus 2.0

4

1x UART

5

2x DI

6

2x DO

7

2x DO

8

Power Switch + Power LED

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FLYC-300 Series
2.3.1 Onboard I/O Connectors 1 & 2 Pin Definition
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FLYC-300 Series
2.3.2 Onboard I/O Connectors 3 & 4 Pin Definition
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FLYC-300 Series
2.3.3 Onboard I/O Connectors 5 & 6 Pin Definition
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FLYC-300 Series
2.3.4 Onboard I/O Connectors 7 & 8 Pin Definition
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2.4 CAN Termination

FLYC-300 Series

CAN Termination ON

CAN Termination OFF (Default)
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2.5 DIP Switch

FLYC-300 Series

Switch Mode Auto power on (default) Power button Auto power on + recovery mode (for reflashing Orin NX) Power button + recovery mode (for reflashing Orin NX)

1 OFF ON OFF
ON

2 OFF OFF ON
ON

3 OFF OFF OFF
OFF

4 OFF OFF OFF
OFF

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