Getting Started with reComputer Rugged J40
This product is currently under development. Specifications and availability are subject to change.
The reComputer Rugged J40 is an IP66-rated, fanless edge AI computer powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX/Nano modules. Designed for harsh outdoor environments including marine, vehicle-mounted, and industrial deployments, it delivers up to 100 TOPS of AI performance in a compact, passively cooled enclosure with fully waterproof M12 connectors.
Features
- IP66 Waterproof: Fully sealed enclosure with M12 waterproof connectors for all external interfaces
- Fanless Passive Cooling: Silent operation across -20°C to +60°C with 0.7 m/s airflow
- Rugged & Vibration-Resistant: 3 Grms @ 5–500 Hz, 1 hr/axis — suitable for vehicle and marine use
- Rich Industrial I/O: CAN-FD (isolated), RS-232/422/485, DI/DO, all via M12 A-code connectors
- Flexible Networking: 4× PoE GbE + 1× GbE (M12), M.2 Key E (Wi-Fi/BT), M.2 Key B (5G/GPS)
- Wide Voltage Input: 19–48 V DC via M12 B/A-code connector
- Certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH
Specifications
| Product Name | reComputer Rugged J4012 | reComputer Rugged J3011 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKU | 100046979 | 100002634 | |
| NVIDIA Jetson Module | Orin NX 16GB | Orin Nano 8GB | |
| Processor System | AI Performance | 100 TOPS | 40 TOPS |
| GPU | 1024-core NVIDIA Ampere, 32 Tensor Cores | 1024-core NVIDIA Ampere, 32 Tensor Cores | |
| CPU | 8-core Arm Cortex-A78AE v8.2 64-bit, 2MB L2 + 4MB L3 | 6-core Arm Cortex-A78AE v8.2 64-bit, 1.5MB L2 + 4MB L3 | |
| Memory | 16GB 128-bit LPDDR5 @ 102.4 GB/s | 8GB 128-bit LPDDR5 @ 68 GB/s | |
| Storage | eMMC | - | |
| Expansion | M.2 Key M (2280) NVMe SSD — 128 GB included | ||
| I/O | Ethernet | 4× GbE RJ45 PoE PSE (802.3af, M12 waterproof) + 1× GbE RJ45 (M12 waterproof) | |
| USB | 4× USB 3.2 Type-A (M12 waterproof) + 1× USB 2.0/3.0 Type-C (flashing, waterproof cap) + 1× USB Type-C (debug) | ||
| Display | 1× HDMI (waterproof cap) | ||
| CAN | 2× CAN-FD (isolated, 120 Ω) via M12 A-code 8-pin | ||
| Serial | 1× RS-232/422/485 via M12 A-code 8-pin | ||
| DI/DO | 2× DI + 2× DO via M12 12-pin / 8-pin | ||
| SIM | 1× Nano SIM card slot | ||
| Antenna | 4× SMA waterproof antenna connectors | ||
| Expansion | M.2 Key E | Wi-Fi / Bluetooth module (optional) | |
| M.2 Key B | 5G / GPS module (optional) | ||
| Power | Input | 19–48 V DC via M12 B/A-code connector | |
| Consumption | Typical 25 W, fuse 10 A | ||
| Environment | Ingress Protection | IP66 | |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +60°C (with 0.7 m/s airflow) | ||
| Humidity | 10–95% RH (non-condensing) | ||
| Vibration | 3 Grms @ 5–500 Hz, random, 1 hr/axis | ||
| Dimensions | 210 mm × 190 mm × 93 mm | ||
| Color | Silver-grey (mid-frame silver, heatsink black) | ||
| Certification | CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH | ||
| Warranty | 2 Years | ||
Hardware Overview
Hardware overview images will be added once the product is finalized.
LED Indicators:
| LED | Color | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| PWR | Green | On | Device is powered |
| PWR | Green | Off | Device is not powered |
| ACT | Green | Flashing | SSD access activity |
Flash JetPack
Flash instructions will be added once the BSP is available. The flashing process follows the same procedure as other reComputer J40 series devices.
Please refer to the Flash BSP with Jetpack to Selected Jetson page for the latest flashing guide.
Prerequisites
- reComputer Rugged J40
- Power supply (19–48 V DC)
- Ubuntu host PC (20.04 or 22.04)
- USB Type-C data cable (for flashing)
- External monitor + HDMI cable
- Keyboard and mouse
Enter Force Recovery Mode
- Connect a USB Type-C cable between the DEVICE port and your Ubuntu host PC.
- Press and hold the REC (Recovery) button using a pin.
- While holding REC, connect the power supply to power on the board.
- Release the Recovery button.
On the Ubuntu host PC, verify recovery mode with:
lsusb
Expected output by module:
- Orin NX 16GB:
0955:7323 NVidia Corp - Orin Nano 8GB:
0955:7523 NVidia Corp
Resources
- reComputer Rugged J40 Datasheet (coming soon)
- Linux_for_Tegra Source Code
- NVIDIA Jetson Devices Comparison
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