Moxa UC8112A Users Manual
UC-8100A-ME-T Series Hardware User’s
Manual
Edition 1.0, January 2019
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UC-8100A-ME-T Series Hardware User’s
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Table of Contents
1.
Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Model Descriptions..............................................................................................................................1-2
Package Checklist...............................................................................................................................1-2
Product Features ................................................................................................................................1-2
Hardware Specifications ......................................................................................................................1-3
2.
Hardware Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 2-1
Appearance .......................................................................................................................................2-2
LED Indicators ...................................................................................................................................2-4
Reboot ..............................................................................................................................................2-4
Reset to Default .................................................................................................................................2-4
Real Time Clock..................................................................................................................................2-5
Installation Options.............................................................................................................................2-5
DIN-Rail Mounting.......................................................................................................................2-5
Optional Wall Mounting................................................................................................................2-6
3.
Hardware Connection Description..................................................................................................... 3-1
Wiring Requirements...........................................................................................................................3-2
Connecting the Power..................................................................................................................3-2
Grounding the Unit......................................................................................................................3-2
Connecting to the Network ..................................................................................................................3-3
Connecting to a USB Device.................................................................................................................3-3
Connecting to Serial Ports ...................................................................................................................3-3
Inserting the SD Card and SIM Card .....................................................................................................3-3
Connecting to the Console Port ............................................................................................................3-4
Connecting the Antennas.....................................................................................................................3-4
A. Regulatory Approval Statements.......................................................................................................A-1
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Introduction
The UC-8100A-ME-T computing platform is designed for embedded data acquisition applications. The
UC-8100A-ME-T platform 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.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Model Descriptions
Package Checklist
Product Features
Hardware Specifications
UC-8100A-ME-T Series Hardware Introduction
Model Descriptions
The UC-8100A-ME-T Series includes the following models:
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UC-8112A-ME-T-LX: Industrial computing platform with 2 serial ports, 2 Ethernet ports, SD socket, -40 to 85°C operating
temperature range
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UC-8112A-ME-T-LX-US: Industrial computing platform with 2 serial ports, 2 Ethernet ports, SD socket, US region LTE
built-in,-40 to 70°C operating temperature range
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UC-8112A-ME-T-LX-EU: Industrial computing platform with 2 serial ports, 2 Ethernet ports, SD socket, Europe region
LTE built-in,-40 to 70°C operating temperature range
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UC-8112A-ME-T-LX-AP: Industrial computing platform with 2 serial ports, 2 Ethernet ports, SD socket, APAC regionLTE
built-in,-40 to 70°C operating temperature range
Package Checklist
Before installing a UC-8100A-ME-T computer, verify that the package contains the following items:
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UC-8100A-ME-T Series computer
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Console cable
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Power jack
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Quick Installation Guide (printed)
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Warranty card
Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.
NOTE The console cable and power jack can be found beneath the molded pulp cushioning inside the product box.
Product Features
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Armv7 Cortex-A8 1 GHz processor
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2 auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports
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SD socket for storage expansion
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Programmable LEDs and a programmable button for easy installation and maintenance
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Mini PCIe socket for cellular module
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Debian 9 open platform
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-40 to 70°C wide temperature range with LTE enabled
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UC-8100A-ME-T Series Hardware Introduction
Hardware Specifications
Computer
CPU: Armv7 Cortex-A8 1 GHz
OS (preinstalled): Moxa Industrial Linux (Based on Debian 9, Linux Kernel 4.4)
USB: USB 2.0 host x 1 (type A connector)
DRAM: 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Storage
Storage Expansion:• SDHC/SDXC socket for storage expansion
•
8 GB eMMC flash with OS preinstalled
Ethernet Interface
LAN: 2 auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports (RJ45)
Magnetic Isolation Protection: 1.5 kV built-in
Cellular Interface
Standard: LTE (FDD) 3GPP Rel.9 compliant
Regional Variants:• US Model: UC-8112A-ME-T-LX-US
LTE Bands: 2, 4, 5, 13, 17
UMTS Bands: 850/1900 MHz
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Europe Model: UC-8112A-ME-T-LX-EU
LTE Bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
UMTS Bands: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
•
APAC Model: UC-8112A-ME-T-LX-AP
LTE Bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28
UMTS Bands: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
Serial Interface
Serial Standards: 2 RS-232/422/485 ports, software-selectable (5-pin terminal block connector)
Console Port: RS-232 (TxD, RxD, GND), 4-pin pin header output (115200, n, 8, 1)
Serial Communication Parameters
Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bits: 1, 1.5, 2
Parity: None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Flow Control: XON/XOFF, ADDC® (automatic data direction control) for RS-485
Baudrate: 921600 bps (max.)
Serial Signals
RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, GND
RS-422: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND
RS-485-4w: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND
RS-485-2w: Data+, Data-, GND
LEDs
System: Power x 1, USB x 1, SD x 1, signal strength x 3
LAN: 10M/100M on connector
Programmable: Diagnostic x 3
Switches and Buttons
Push Button: Initially configured to return a diagnostic report, and to reset the device to factory defaults
Physical Characteristics
Housing: SECC + Al 5052
Weight: 550 g (1.22 lb)
Dimensions: 141.5 x 120 x 33 mm (5.57 x 4.72 x 1.30 in)
Mounting: DIN-rail (Default), Wall mounting (Optional by accessories)
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