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Appendix A Regulatory Approval Statement ................................................................ A-1
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Chapter 1 Introduction
The W300 series is a line of wireless RISC-based embedded computers that features 802.11a/b/g
WLAN, RS-232/422/485 serial ports, and an Ethernet port in a small, rugged chassis. In addition,
all models feature an SD slot, and the W341 features two USB 2.0 hosts and one relay output
channel.
Your W300 series embedded computer is ideal for diverse, machine-to-machine embedded
applications. It enables wireless operation for traditionally wired networks and serial devices. The
W300 series not only provides transparent data transfers, but also numeric computing, protocol
conversion, data processing and even data encryption. You will find it easier to build embedded
systems for distributed peer-to-peer communication, turn wired devices into wireless devices, and
introduce higher mobility and more intelligence to your system. In this chapter, you will learn
about the capabilities of this embedded computer.
The W300 Series wireless embedded computer is designed around the Moxa ART ARM9 32-bit
RISC processor. Unlike the X86 CPU, which uses a CISC design, the Moxa ART ARM9 uses
RISC architecture and modern semiconductor technology to provide a powerful computing engine
without generating significant heat. The processor also integrates UART and LAN functions to
provide exceptional communication performance, but without the bus bandwidth limitations
associated with general ARM-based communication products.
On-board NOR Flash ROM and SDRAM provides ample storage capacity, and for select models,
the SD slot gives applications extra room to expand. The built-in WLAN function supports the
802.11a/b/g standard, providing transmission security with WEP, WPA and WPA2. The backup
LAN port not only provides an alternative solution for networking but also supports Ethernet
clients, allowing any network device to plug in and connect to the WLAN. The built-in
RS-232/422/485 serial ports support a wide range of serial devices, making this platform suitable
for data acquisition and protocol conversion applications.
The Linux-based operating system comes pre-installed and ready to run, providing an open
platform for software development. Software written for desktop PCs can easily be ported to
W300 Series embedded computers by using a common complier, so little time is spent modifying
existing software code. In addition, the operating system, device drivers, and user-developed
software can all be stored in the built-in flash memory.
Package Checklist
The W300 Series includes the following models:
W311-LX
A small, RISC-based, ready-to-run, wireless embedded computer with WLAN, one serial port,
Ethernet, SD slot, and Linux OS
W321-LX
A small, RISC-based, ready-to-run, wireless embedded computer with WLAN, two serial ports,
Ethernet, SD slot, and Linux OS
W341-LX
A RISC-based, ready-to-run, wireless embedded computer with WLAN, four serial ports, Ethernet,
SD slot, USB port, relay output, and Linux OS
Each model is shipped with the following items:
y W300 Series wireless embedded computer
y Quick Installation Guide
y Documentation & Software CD
y 100 cm RJ45-to-RJ45 Ethernet cross-over cable
y 100 cm console port cable (CBL-4PINDB9F-100)
y Universal Power Adaptor
y Product Warranty Statement
Optional Accessories
y 35 mm DIN-rail mounting kit (DK-35A)
NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.
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W311/321/341 Hardware User’s Manual Introduction
Product Features
W300 Series computers have the following features:
y Moxa ART 32-bit ARM9 industrial communication processor
y 32 MB on-board RAM (64 MB for W341)
y 16 MB built-in flash memory
y 802.11a/b/g W irel ess LAN
y WEP, WP A and WPA2 encryption
y Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode
y RS-232/422/485 serial ports with software selectable interface
y Baudrates between 50 and 921.6 Kbps; supports non-standard baudrates
y 10/100M Ethernet for backup networking
y SD card slot for storage expansion
y Withstands 5G continuous vi brat ion and 50G shock
y LED indicators for status, serial transmission, and wireless signal strength
y Ready-to-run Linux platform
y Installation on DIN-rail or wall
y Fanless design for increased ruggedness
Product Hardware Specifications
System
CPU Moxa ART ARM9 32-bit RISC CPU, 192 MHz
DRAM W311: 32 MB W321: 32 MB W341: 64 MB
Flash W311: 16 MB W321: 16 MB W341: 64 MB
Storage Expansion W311: SD slot x 1
USB
Relay Output
Normal switching: 2A @ 30 VDC
Capacity: 60W max.
Switching power: 220 VDC max.
Switching voltage: 2A max.
Switch current: 4 ms @ 20°C
Operation time: 100 Mohm max.
Initial contact resistance:
Console Port
Button
Others RTC, buzzer, Watchdog Timer
OS Built-in Embedded Linux with MMU support, based on Linux Kemel
Standard Compliance 802.11a/b/g
Radio Frequency Type DSSS, CCK, OFDM
Media Access Protocol Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA)
Modulation 802.11a/g: OFDM (64-QAM, 16-QAM, QPSK, BPSK) 802.11b: DSSS