AIR-030: AI Inference System Based on NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
AIR-030Starting at $4,200.00
- Compact and high-performance AI box up to 275 TOPS AI computing
- NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 32G/64G built-in
- 9~36V wide power and -10~60 °C wide temp. supported
- Multiple IO ports: 3 x LAN, DIO, 4x COM, 4x USB 3.2 and USB type C
- Support various expansions 1 x M.2 2280(NVME), 1 x M.2 2230 and 1 x PCIe x 16 (optional)
- Pre-load Ubuntu 20.04 image, JetPack 5.0 SDK
- IEC 61000-6-4 Heavy Industry Certificate
- AWS Greengrass Certified
Frequently Asked Questions
The AIR-030 provides:
- 3 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45, Intel i225 controller; LAN1 & LAN2 support optional PoE)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Type A and 1 x USB 3.2 Type C
- 2 x internal USB 2.0 for dongle use only
- 1 x Micro USB (OTG) for system recovery only
- 1 x HDMI 2.0 (max resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz)
- 4 x RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 (COM) ports
- 2 x CANBus
- 1 x 16-bit DI/DO (DB25 connector)
- 1 x Line-out audio jack
- 2 x internal 2-lane MIPI-CSI connectors
- 1 x SD 3.0 slot
The AIR-030 accepts a wide-range DC input of 9~36V through its power input connector. It supports both ATX and AT power modes, with ATX as the default (selectable via the JPSON1 jumper).
With the AGX Orin 32GB module, the AIR-030 operates from -10 to 60°C with 0.7 m/s air flow. With the AGX Orin 64GB module, the operating range is -10 to 55°C with 0.7 m/s air flow (TDP mode 50W). Storage temperature range is -40 to 85°C.
The AIR-030 is certified to IEC 61000-6-4 (Heavy Industry) and is AWS Greengrass Certified. EMC/Safety certifications include CE, FCC Class B, CB, UL, CCC and BSMI. Note: it does not carry an RED certificate.
The AIR-030 supports:
- 1 x M.2 2280/3052 (B Key, PCIe x2 / USB3.0 signal) for NVMe SSD storage
- 1 x M.2 2230 (E Key) for Wi-Fi/wireless modules
- 1 x PCIe x16 slot (signal is PCIe x8; only supported on the dual-layer configuration using the AMO-0301 expansion kit)
- 1 x SD 3.0 slot
- 64GB eMMC 5.1 onboard flash
The AIR-030 comes pre-loaded with Linux Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and NVIDIA JetPack 5.1.2 (JetPack 5.0 SDK per the datasheet). Its software API is Edge AI SDK compatible.
The standard single-layer AIR-030 measures 200 x 220 x 74 mm (7.87 x 8.66 x 2.91 in) and weighs 3.63 kg. An optional dual-layer configuration (with expansion kit) measures 200 x 220 x 123 mm (7.87 x 8.66 x 4.84 in). The unit supports wall mounting.
The AIR-030-B90A1 uses the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 32GB module with an 8-core Arm Cortex-A78AE CPU and a 1792-core NVIDIA Ampere GPU with 56 Tensor Cores, delivering up to 200 Sparse TOPS (INT8) and a TDP of 15~30W. Operating temperature is -10 to 60°C.
The AIR-030-S30A1 uses the AGX Orin 64GB module with a 12-core Arm Cortex-A78AE CPU and a 2048-core NVIDIA Ampere GPU with 64 Tensor Cores, delivering up to 275 Sparse TOPS (INT8) and a TDP of 15~50W. Operating temperature is -10 to 55°C.
The AIR-030 reserves four antenna sockets (labeled ANT) for wireless/LTE device antennas. Wireless/5G connectivity can be added via the M.2 2280 B Key slot (NVME/5G) or the M.2 2230 E Key slot (Wi-Fi), and a thermal kit (AMK-A0045) is available for using PoE/5G on the AIR-030.
How-to Guides
- Loosen the 6 screws on the left and right side of the AIR-030.
- Loosen the 6 screws on the bottom cover and remove it.
- Install the M.2 2280 B/B+M Key module.
- Secure the bottom cover with its 6 screws and the 6 side-plate screws.
- Loosen the 6 screws on the left and right side of the AIR-030.
- Loosen the 6 screws on the bottom cover and remove it.
- Install the M.2 2230 E Key module.
- Secure the bottom cover with its 6 screws and the 6 side-plate screws.
- Loosen the 6 screws on the left and right side of the AIR-030.
- Loosen the 6 screws on the bottom cover and remove it.
- Install the PoE module and secure it with 4 screws.
- Connect the power cable between the PoE module (POE_PWR1) and the motherboard (POE_PWR1).
- Secure the bottom cover with its 6 screws and the 6 side-plate screws.
- Replace the I/O door plate with the heatsink for the PoE module and fasten the four screws back onto the system.
Note: Ensure the thermal pads are placed as instructed before installation.
- Remove the bottom cover: loosen the 6 screws on the left and right side of the AIR-030, and loosen the 6 screws on the bottom cover.
- Screw the AMO-R039 riser card onto the expansion kit.
- Assemble the two mechanical parts for the second layer, and fasten the screws on the front and rear plate.
- Stack the expansion layer with the system and fasten three screws on each rear side.
- Secure the bottom cover with its 6 screws and the 6 side-plate screws.
- Locate the COM port switch for the desired port (COM1_SW1, COM2_SW1, COM4_SW1, or COM5_SW1).
- For RS-232 (default), leave all pins OFF.
- For RS-422, set Pin1 ON, Pin2 OFF, and use Pin3 to enable/disable termination as needed.
- For RS-485 with software flow control, set Pin1 ON, Pin2 ON, Pin3 OFF, Pin4 ON.
- For RS-485 with hardware flow control, set Pin1 ON, Pin2 ON, Pin3 ON, and Pin4 to select Receiver (ON) or Transmitter (OFF) with termination enabled.
Advantech’s AIR-030 is a high-end series of edge AI systems powered by NVIDIA Jetson. Featuring a robust design with dimensions of 200 x 220 x 74 mm (7.87” x 8.66” x 2.91”), the AIR-030 series delivers energy-efficient with powerful AI inferencing capabilities by utilizing NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 32G and 64 SoM.
Next-Level and powerful AI Performance with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
AIR-030 is powered by the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 32G and 64G SoM, which providing high computing power for CPU performance up to 12 cores and delivering up to 275 TOPS AI performance. AIR-030 is designed to serve as an industrial-grade system with ruggedized chassis and aluminum heat sink. The AIR-030 supports wide-range 9 ~ 36Vdc input and wide operating temperatures (-10 ~ 55° C; 14 ~131° F).
Comprehensive I/O and connectivity: camera, wireless, and peripheral integration
Advantech’s AIR-030 series features diverse I/O ports — including 4 x USB 3.2 Type A, USB 3.2 Type C, 3 x 2.5 GbE, 4 x RS-232/422/485, 1 x DIO, and CANBus for data acquisition and communication. The AIR-030 series supports multiple expansions to better accommodate wireless modules and advanced edge AI applications, with 1 x M.2 B key 2280/3052 for NVME storage and 5G connectivity, 1 x M.2 2230 E
| Manufacturer | Advantech |
|---|---|
| Short Description | Advantech’s AIR-030 is a high-end series of edge AI systems powered by NVIDIA Jetson. Featuring a robust design with dimensions of 200 x 220 x 74 mm (7.87” x 8.66” x 2.91”), the AIR-030 series delivers energy-efficient with powerful AI inferencing capabilities by utilizing NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 32G and 64 SoM. |
| Certification | EMC/Safety: CE/FCC Class B, CB, UL, CCC and BSMI (No RED Certificate) |
| Mounting | Mounting Support: Wall mounting |
| CPU | AIR-030-B90A1: 8-core NVIDIA Arm Cortex A78AE v8.2 AIR-030-S30A1: 12-core NVIDIA Arm Cortex A78AE v8.2 |
| Frequency | AIR-030-B90A1: 939 MHz (Maximum) AIR-030-S30A1: 1.3GHz (Maximum) |
| TDP | AIR-030-B90A1: 15~30W AIR-030-S30A1: 15~50W |
| Memory | AIR-030-B90A1: 32GB 256-bit LPDDR5 DRAM AIR-030-S30A1: 64GB 256-bit LPDDR5 DRAM |
| Storage | M.2 2280: 1 x M.2 2280/3052 (B Key, signal: PCIe x2, USB3.0) SD: 1 x SD 3.0 slot |
| I/O | USB 3.2 Type A x 4 USB 3.2 Type C x 1 Internal USB 2.0 x 2 (For Dongle Only) Micro USB x 1 (For System Recovery Only) CANBus: 2 DI/DO: 16 bit COM: 4 x RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Audio: 1 x Line-out |
| Expansion Slots | M.2: 1 x M.2 2230 (E Key) PCIe: 1 x PCIex16 (Optional, signal: PCIe x 8) MIPI: 2 x internal 2-LANE MIPI-CSI connector |
| OS Support | Linux: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS with JetPack 5.1.2 |
| Weight | Weight 3.63 kg |
| Dimension | Dimensions: 200 x 220 x 74 mm (W x D x H) |