The aluminum enclosure acts as a heatsink and may reach high temperatures during sustained AI inference. Avoid touching the top cooling surface during extended operation or immediately after shutdown.

The device is rated IP40. Keep it away from liquids, condensation, and flammable materials. Direct outdoor exposure requires a separate protective enclosure.

Apply standard ESD precautions (wrist strap, grounded mat) when opening the enclosure, swapping the NVMe SSD, or handling the AI Accelerator M.2 module.

The ALPON X5 AI contains no user-serviceable parts beyond the NVMe SSD and the DEEPX DX-M1 M.2 module. Opening the enclosure for any other purpose voids the warranty.

Do not insert metal or conductive objects into ports, vents, or connectors. Avoid impact damage to the housing and SMA antenna connectors.

All three inputs may be connected simultaneously. The device automatically draws from the input with the highest voltage; there is no software-configurable priority.

For SSD imaging, power the device through the DC terminal block. Powering by USB-C alone is insufficient — the SSD will not enumerate in the imager tool.

Use a USB-C PD adapter that delivers 15 V at ≥1.8 A (27 W). A 45 W (15 V / 3.0 A) adapter is recommended for full performance under sustained AI load.

PoE+ is available only on variants that include the built-in PoE module. The module cannot be added in the field. Use a PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) Class 4 injector or switch supplying 37 to 57 V; legacy PoE (802.3af) cannot deliver enough power for AI workloads.

Power is sourced only through ETHERNET 0. ETHERNET 1 is a USB-bridged interface and cannot deliver power to the system.

Keep the device away from direct heat sources (ovens, motors, boilers) and steam. Radiant heat reduces ambient headroom against the +60 °C operating limit.

When enclosing the ALPON X5 AI in a cabinet, provide at least 25 mm of clearance around the cooling surface and verify cabinet ventilation is adequate for the combined heat load.

Never install, remove, or service antennas while the device is powered on. Disconnect every power source first to prevent electric shock and RF transmitter damage.

Hand-tighten SMA connectors firmly without over-torquing. For field installations use a 6 mm SMA torque wrench at 0.5 to 0.7 N·m.

Inspect connectors for corrosion, debris, or damage before each reattachment. Replace compromised connectors rather than forcing a fit.

Do not swap antennas between ports. LTE, Wi-Fi, and GNSS ports are tuned for different frequency bands; mismatched antennas degrade link quality and may overload the RF front-end.

Keep antennas clear of metal surfaces, reinforced concrete, and other sources of electromagnetic interference such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, and large motors.

The GNSS antenna must be placed in an open area with the top facing the sky. Obstructed or ground-level placement degrades time-to-first-fix and position accuracy.

Power restores automatically when the fault is cleared (problematic device removed or short resolved). No reboot or command is required.

When attaching high-draw USB peripherals (SSDs, cellular dongles, external hubs), budget current across both ports together, not per port.

SW1 (Watchdog). The hardware watchdog can only be disabled physically via SW1; there is no software command to disable it. When enabled (SW1 OFF), the host must strobe GPIO 16 within a 5-minute window or the device hard-resets.

SW2 (Boot/Burn). Set SW2 to ON only for image flashing via Raspberry Pi Imager. Return to OFF before resuming normal boot, and power-cycle the device after toggling.

Do not dispose of the device in unsorted household waste. Return it through an authorized WEEE collection point, a local electronics recycler, or back to Sixfab for responsible processing.

The ALPON X5 AI contains no user-replaceable battery. The RTC is backed by a small lithium cell accessible only through authorized service.

Before disposal or return, erase sensitive data from the NVMe SSD and any connected add-on storage. Retain the original packaging for return shipping.