Moxa Technologies DA-685 Hardware Manual

DA-685 Series Embedded Computer

Hardware Manual

First Edition, July 2012

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DA-685 Series Embedded Computer

User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Model Descriptions and Package Checklist .............................................................................................. 1-2

Appearance ........................................................................................................................................ 1-2

Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1-3

Hardware Block Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 1-4

Hardware Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 1-4

2. Hardware Installation ....................................................................................................................... 2-1

Placement Options .............................................................................................................................. 2-2

Desktop ..................................................................................................................................... 2-2

Rack mounting ............................................................................................................................ 2-2

Wiring Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 2-4

Connecting the Power ......................................................................................................................... 2-5

Wiring the Power Inputs ...................................................................................................................... 2-6

Power Input Wiring Description ............................................................................................................ 2-7

HIPOT (Dielectric Strength) Testing ...................................................................................................... 2-7

Front Panel LED .................................................................................................................................. 2-8

Connecting to a Display ....................................................................................................................... 2-9

Connecting a PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse ................................................................................................ 2-9

Connecting USB Devices .................................................................................................................... 2-10

Connecting Serial Devices .................................................................................................................. 2-10

LAN Ports ........................................................................................................................................ 2-11

Upgrading the Memory Module ........................................................................................................... 2-12

Installing a CompactFlash Card .......................................................................................................... 2-13

Installing a SATA Hard Disk ............................................................................................................... 2-14

Upgrading a DOM ............................................................................................................................. 2-15

3. BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 3-1

Entering the BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................................................................ 3-2

Main Information ................................................................................................................................ 3-2

Modifying the BIOS Main Settings ......................................................................................................... 3-3

Advanced Settings ....................................................................................................................... 3-3

Security Settings ......................................................................................................................... 3-8

Power Settings ............................................................................................................................ 3-9

Boot Settings ............................................................................................................................ 3-10

Exit Settings ............................................................................................................................. 3-12

Upgrading the BIOS .......................................................................................................................... 3-13

A. Safety In st all ation Instructions ........................................................................................................ A-1

B. Regula to r y Sta tement Approva l ........................................................................................................ B-1

1

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Moxa DA-685 series x86 industrial re ady -to-run substation computer.
This manual introduces the hardware installation, connector interfaces, and BIOS setup of the DA-685. For

software configuration and management, p le ase refe r to the user ’ s manual fo r your operating s y s te m .
The following topics are covered in this chapter :



Overview



Model Descriptions and Package Checklist



Appearance



Features



Hardware Block Diagram



Hardware Specifications

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Overview

DA-685 industrial computers excel in a wide array of substation automation roles. The DA-685 Series is an x86
platform and features VGA, 6 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 2 selectable RS-232/422/485 ports, 6 RS-485 serial port s,
CompactFlash, and 2 USB 2.0 interfa ces . The comp uters come in a 1 9-inch/2U chassis with an Intel Atom
processor, giving them the punch needed to handle demanding industrial tasks but at an economical price and
without consuming a lot of power.

The DA-685 Series comes with either Linux or Win dows XP Embedded operating sy s te ms pre-installed,
providing friendly enviro nments fo r dev e lop i ng sop his tic ate d applications no matter what your platform
preferences. Moxa provides thorough product support to make the programmer’s job easier, which helps
programmers devel op bug-free code qui ck ly and economically.

Taken together, these features make DA-685 computers an excellent option for automating a wide array of
electrical substation applications.

Model Descriptions and Package Checklist

The DA-685 Series includes the following models:
 DA-685-XPE: Rackmount x86 Computer with 1.66GHz CPU, VGA, 6 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 2

Software-selectable RS-232/422/485 ports, 6 Two Wire RS-485 interfaces, CompactFlash socket, 2 USB

2.0 ports, single power input, and Windows Embedded Standard

 DA-685-LX: Rackmount x86 Computer with 1.66GHz CPU, VGA, 6 Gigabit Ether ne t ports , 2

Software-selectable RS-232/422/485 ports, 6 Two Wire RS-485 interfaces, CompactFlash socket, 2 USB

2.0 ports, single power input, and a Linux Ope rating System

Each model is shipped with following standard items:

 DA-685 electrical substation computer
 Rackmount assembly
 Documentation CD or DVD
 Quick installation guide (printed )
 Warranty card

Appearance

Front View

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Rear View

Dimensions

Features

The DA-685 computer has the following fe a tures :

 Intel Atom D510 1.66 GHz processor
 1 DDR2 SODIMM sockets supporting DDR2 667 up to 2 GB (max.)
 6 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports
 2 selectable RS-232/422/485 DB9 (male) ports
 6 two-wire RS-485 serial ports (terminal block)
 2 USB 2.0 ports for high speed peripherals
 CompactFlash socket for storage expansion
 1 SATA connector for storage media (HDD/SDD) expansion
 EMC Level 4 certified

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ATTENTION

R

efer to the “Non-standard Baudrates” section for instructions on how to calculate which baudrates are

supported

.

Hardware Block Diagram

Hardware Specifications

Computer

CPU: Intel Atom D510 1.66 GHz processor
OS: Linux, Windows 7, Windows XP Professional, or Windows Embe dded Standa rd 2009 (must be
installed by the user)
System Chipset: Intel Pinev iew -D + ICH8M
BIOS: 16 Mbit Flash BIOS, PCI Plug & Play, ACPI function support
FSB: 667 MHz
System Memory: 1 200-pin DDR2 SODIMM socket supporting DDR2 667; up to 2 GB, with 1 GB built in
USB: USB 2.0 compliant ports, Type A connector x 2, supports system boot up

Storage

Built-in: 2 GB industr ia l DO M onboard to store OS
Storage Expansio n: CompactFlash socket for CF card expansion, s up porti ng CF Type-I/II
HDD Support: 1 SATA connector for HDD expansion
Other Peripherals
KB/MS: 1 PS/2 interface, supports standard PS/2 keyboard and mouse through Y-type cable

Display

Graphics Controller: Intel® GMA3150 graphics controller on Intel D510 card
Display Interface: VGA output (DB 15 f emale conne c tor )
Resolution: CRT display mode with pixel resolution up to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz

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Ethernet Interfac e

LAN: 6 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit ports
Magnetic Isolatio n Pr ote c t i on: 1.5 KV built-in

Serial Interface

Serial Standards:

• 2 selectable RS-232/422/485 ports (DB9 male)

• 6 2-wire RS-485 ports (terminal block)

Serial Signals

RS-232: TxD, RxD, DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, DCD, GND, RI
RS-422: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND
4-wire RS-485: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND
2-wire RS-485: Data+, Data-, GND

LEDs

System: Power, Storage
Gigabit LAN (GbE): 100M x 6, 1000M x 6
Serial: TX/RX
Programmable: LED x 8
Switches and Buttons
Power Switch: on/off (on rear panel)

Physical Characteristics

Housing: SECC sheet metal (1 mm)
Weight: 4 kg
Dimensions: 315 x 440 x 90 mm (12.40 x 17.32 x 3.54 in) (without rackmount ears)
Mounting: Standard 19-inch rackmount

Environmental Limits

Operating Temperature: -10 to 55°C (14 to 131°F)
Storage Temperature: -20 to 80°C (-4 to 176°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Anti-vibration: 2 g rms @ IEC-68-2-34, random wave, 5-500 Hz, 1 hr per ax is
Anti-shock: 20 g @ IEC-68-2-27, half sine wave, 11 ms

Power Requirements

Input Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC, 47/63 Hz, 0.6-0.3 A
Power Consumption: 40 W
Standards and Certifications
Safety: LVD, UL, cUL, CCC
EMC: FCC, CE (Class A)

Reliability

Alert Tools: Built-in buzzer and RTC (real-time clock) with lithium backup battery
Automatic Reboot Trigger: Built-in WDT (watchdog timer) supporting 1-255 level time interval system
reset, software programmable

Warranty

Warranty Period: 3 years
Details: See www.mox a .c om/war r a nty

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2. Hardware Installation

The DA-685 Series o f e le c trical substation computers are compact and rugged, making them suitable for any
industrial application that requir e s EMC Leve l 4 complianc e . The LED ind ic a tor s allo w users to mo ni tor
performance and identify trouble spots quickly, and multiple ports are provided for connecting a variety of
different devices. The DA-685 hardware platform is stable, reliable, and easy to maintain, allow ing you to
spend your time on application development rather than troubleshooting networking bugs. This chapter
describes the hardware installation and interfaces of DA-685 substation computers.

The following topics are covered in this chapter :



Placement Options

 Desktop
 R ac k mounting



Wiring Requirements



Connecting the Power



Wiring the Power Inputs



Power Input Wiring Description



HIPOT (Dielectric Strength) Testing



Front Panel LED



Connecting to a Displ ay



Connecting a PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse



Connecting USB Devices



Connecting Serial Devices



LAN Ports



Upgrading the Memory Module



Installing a Compac tF las h C ar d



Installing a SATA Hard Disk



Upgrading a DOM

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Placement Options

Desktop

Place your DA-685 on a clean, flat, well-ventilated desktop. For better ventilation, leave some space between
the DA-685 and other equipment. Do not place equipment or objects on top of the DA-685, as this might
damage the computer’s internal components .

Rack mounting

The DA-685 has rackmount supports for installing the e mbe d ded computer into a standard 19” rack.

ATTENTIONS

For maximum safety, at least two persons should work together to lift, place, and

fasten the

computer to the
rack.
Before you lift or move the computer,

first verify both it and any power to the rack system is turned off.

After installing the rackmount asse mbly (ears , hand le s ), four screws are required to fasten the DA-685 to a
rack.

Follow these steps to mount the DA-685 on a rack:

Step 1: Installing the rack supports (ears)

The rackmount assembly should be included with your DA-685. If you do not find the assembly package
please contact a Moxa representative for rectific a tio n. Each assembly should contain 2 rack ears and 12
FMSM4X6 screws. Please note that the handle and the FMSM5X10 screws are not included in the standard
rackmount assembly; these are optional acce ssor ie s tha t come sep ara te ly . If yo u are inter e s ted , p le ase
contact Moxa for ordering information.

Rack handle

Rack ear

6 FMSM4X6
screws

2 FMSM5X10
screws

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Step 2: Installing a rackmount handle (optional) to a rack ear

Use 2 FMSM5X10 screws to attach the rackmount handle to the ear, as shown.

Step 3: Installing the rack ears to the DA-685

For each side panel of the DA-685, use 6 FMSM4X6 screws t o affix the ear to the DA-685, as shown below.

Step 4: Installing the DA-685 to a rack

Gently slide the DA-685 onto the rack and use the mounting screws provided by the rack supplier to affix
the DA-685 in place.

NOTE

Four screws are required to attach the DA-685

to the rack. Use two screws on the left side and two screws on

the right side.

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As a final check, make sure that the computer is snugly affixed in pl ace.

Wiring Requirements

The following common safety precautions should be observed before installing any electronic device:

• Strive to use separate, non-intersecting paths to route power and network ing wire s . If powe r wiring and
device wiring paths must cross, make sure the wires are perpendic ular at the intersection point.

• Keep the wires separated according to interface. The rule of thumb is that w iring that s hare s simil ar
electrical characteristic s may be bundled together.

• Do not bundle input wiring with output wiring sep arate .

• When necessary, it is strongly advised that you labe l wir ing to all d evic es in the syste m .

ATTENTION

Do not run signal or communication wiring and power wiring in the same conduit. To avoid interference, wires
with different signal characteristic s

(i.e., different interfaces) sho uld b e route d separately.