Moxa UC-8100A-ME-T User Manual

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UC-8100A-ME-T
Quick Installation Guide

Overview

IMPORTANT!
Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.
The UC-8100A-ME-T computing platform is designed for embedded data acquisition applications. The UC-8100A-ME-T computer comes with two RS-232/422/485 serial ports and dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN ports, as well as a Mini PCIe socket to support cellular modules. These versatile communication capabilities let users efficiently adapt the UC-8100A-ME-T to a variety of complex communications solutions.

Package Checklist

Before installing the UC-8100A-ME-T, verify that the package contains the following items:
UC-8100A-ME-T embedded computer
Power jack
Console cable
Quick installation guide (printed)
Warranty card

UC-8100A-ME-T Panel Layout

The following figures show the panel layouts of the UC-8100A-ME-T:

Top Panel View

Bottom Panel View

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Front Panel View

LED Name
Color
Function
USB
Green
Steady On
USB device is connected and working normally.
Off
USB device is not connected.
SD
Green
Steady On
SD Card inserted and working normally.
Off
SD card is not detected.
Power
Green
Power is on and the computer is working normally.
Off
Power is off.
LAN1/ LAN 2 (RJ45 connector)
Green
Steady On
100 Mbps Ethernet link
Blinking
Data transmission in progress
Yellow
Steady On
10 Mbps Ethernet link
Blinking
Data transmission in progress
Off
Ethernet is not connected.
Wireless Signal Strength
Green Yellow
Red
The number of glowing LEDs indicates the signal strength. 3 (Green + Yellow + Red): Excellent 2 (Yellow + Red): Good 1 (Red): Poor
Off
Wireless module is not detected.
USR
User­defined
Green
This LED can be defined by users. For details, refer to Hardware User’s Manual.

LED Indicators

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LED Name
Color
Function
Programm able diagnostic LEDs
Green Yellow
Red
These three LEDs are programmable. For details, refer to the Default Programmable Button Operation" section in the Hardware User’s Manual.
Input Current
500 mA @ 12 VDC
Input Voltage
12 to 36 VDC (3-pin terminal block, V+, V-, SG)
Power Consumption
6 W (without cellular module and external USB device attached)
Operating Temperature
Without LTE Module preinstalled:
-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
With LTE Module preinstalled:
-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
Storage Temperature
-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
1. Pull down the bottom slider
of the DIN-rail bracket located at the back of the unit
2. Insert the top of the DIN rail
into the slot just below the upper hook of the DIN-rail bracket.
3. Latch the unit firmly on to
the DIN rail as shown in the illustrations below.
4. Push the slider back into
place.

Specifications

Installing the UC-8100A-ME-T

DIN-rail Mounting

The aluminum DIN-rail attachment plate is already attached to the product’s casing. To mount the UC-8100A-ME-T on to a DIN rail, make sure that the stiff metal spring is facing upwards and follow these steps.
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Wall Mounting (Optional)

Step 1
Use four screws to fasten the wall-mounting brackets on the left panel of the computer.
Step 2
Use another four screws to mount the computer on a wall or a cabinet.
SG:
The Shielded Ground (sometimes called Protected Ground) contact is the top contact of the 3-pin power terminal block connector when viewed from the angle shown here. Connect the SG wire to an appropriate grounded metal surface.
Pin
Signal
1
Tx+ 2 Tx- 3 Rx+ 6 Rx-
The UC-8100A-ME-T can be mounted with a wall-mounting kit that needs to be purchased separately. Follow these steps to mount the computer on to a wall:

Connector Description

Power Connector

Connect the power jack (in the package) to the UC-8100A-ME-T’s DC terminal block (located on the top panel), and then connect the power adapter. It takes about 30 seconds for the system to boot up. Once the system is ready, the Power LED will light up.

Grounding the UC-8100A-ME-T

Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to electromagnetic interference (EMI).

Ethernet Ports

The two 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports (LAN 1 and LAN 2) use RJ45 connectors.

Serial Ports

The two serial ports (P1 and P2) use terminal connectors. Each port can be configured by software for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485. The pin assignments for the ports are shown in the following table:
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Pin
RS-232
RS-422
RS-485
1
TXD
TXD+
2 RXD
TXD-
3 RTS
RXD+
D+
4
CTS
RXD-
D-
5
GND
GND
GND

SD/SIM Card Sockets

Pin
Signal
1
TxD 2 RxD 3 NC 4 GND
There are three antenna connectors on the front panel of the UC-8100A-ME-T. W1 and W3 are for cellular modules, and W2 is for the GPS module. All three connectors are of SMA type.
The UC-8100A-ME-T comes with an SD socket for storage expansion, and a SIM card socket for cellular communication. The SD card/SIM card sockets are located at the lower part on the front panel. To install the cards, remove the screw and the protection cover to access the sockets, and then insert the SD card or the SIM card into the sockets directly. You will hear a click when the cards are in place. To remove the cards, push the cards in before releasing them.

Console Port

The console port is an RS-232 port that can be connected to with a 4-pin pin header cable. You can use this port for debugging or firmware upgrade.

USB Port

The USB 2.0 port is located at the lower part of the front panel and supports a USB storage device driver. By default, the USB storage is mounted at /mnt/usbstorage.

Antenna Connectors

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Real-time Clock

ATTENTION
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type of battery.
ATTENTION
Remember to choose the “VT100” terminal type. Use the console cable to connect a PC to the UC-8100A-ME-T's serial console port
Default IP Address
Netmask
LAN 1
192.168.3.127
255.255.255.0
LAN 2
192.168.4.127
255.255.255.0
The real-time clock in the UC-8100A-ME-T is powered by a lithium battery. We strongly recommend that you do not replace the lithium battery without the help of a Moxa support engineer. If you need to change the battery, contact the Moxa RMA service team.

Accessing the UC-8100A-ME-T Using a PC

You can use a PC to access the UC -8100A-ME-T by one of the following methods:
A. Through the serial console port with the following settings:
Baudrate=115200 bps, Parity=None, Data bits=8, Stop bits =1, Flow Control=None
B. Using SSH over the network. Refer to the following IP addresses and
login information:
Login: moxa Password: moxa
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