Moxa Technologies E1 User Manual

Serial-to-Ethernet Solutions

MiiNePort E1 Series

10/100 Mbps embedded serial device servers

Same size as an RJ45 connector —only 33.9 x 16.25 x 13.5 mm ›
Extremely low power consumption—only 160 mA @ 3.3 VDC input ›
Uses the MiiNe, Moxa’s second generation SoC ›
NetEZ technology makes integration incredibly easy ›
Versatile choice of operation modes: Real COM, RFC2217, TCP, TCP, ›

and UDP

Overview

Moxa’s MiiNePort E1 embedded device servers are designed for
manufacturers who want to add sophisticated network connectivity
to their serial devices with minimal integration effort. The MiiNePort
E1 is empowered by the MiiNe, Moxa’s second generation SoC, which
supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, up to 921.6 Kbps serial baudrate,
a versatile selection of ready-to-use operation modes, and requires

The MiiNe—Moxa’s 2nd Generation SoC

The MiiNe was created to provide
manufacturers with a competitive
embedded serial-to-Ethernet solution.

The MiiNePort E1, which uses the
MiiNe for its SoC, is one of the world’s tiniest embedded device
servers, and has the lowest power consumption of any similar product.
The MiiNe has the following features:

Designed for 1 or 2-port serial-to-Ethernet applications•
Uses a 32-bit ARM 7 core•
Uses Moxa’s own advanced UART technology•
Has 2 MB Flash and 4 MB SDRAM memory built in•

NetEZ Technology

Moxa’s NetEZ technology gives serial device manufacturers a range of powerful tools for integrating

Ethernet capability into serial devices:

EXTrigger:• Want to troubleshoot your network with ease? Use the
MiiNePort’s EXTrigger button to reset network settings with just
one push.

only a small amount of power. By using Moxa’s innovative NetEZ
technology, the MiiNePort E1 can be used to convert any device with
a standard serial interface to an Ethernet enabled device in no time. In
addition, the MiiNePort E1 is the size of an RJ45 connector, making it
easy to fit into virtually any existing serial device.

SCM: • Need an easy tool to configure the network through serial
communication inside the device? Try MiiNePort’s friendly SCM
(Serial Command Mode).

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13.5 mm
(0.53 in)

24.54 mm (0.97 in)

4 mm
(0.16 in)

1.5 mm
(0.06 in)

33.9 mm (1.33 in)

11.8 mm (0.47 in)

ø3.25 mm (ø0.13 in)

ø0.9 mm (ø0.04 in)

10.84 mm
(0.43 in)

10.84 mm
(0.43 in)

6.35 mm (0.25 in)

2.54 mm (0.1 in)

33.9 mm (1.33 in)

2.54 mm (0.1 in)

1.27 mm (0.05 in)

4.85 mm (0.19 in)

ø1 mm (0.04 in)

24.1 mm (0.95 in)

16.25 mm (0.64 in)

1.5 mm

(0.06 in)

16.25 mm (0.64 in)

14.52 mm (0.57 in)

3.3 mm (0.13 in)

12.3 mm

(0.48in)

13.5 mm (0.53 in)

18.22 mm (0.72 in)

AutoCFG: • Tired of spending a large amount of time and effort
setting up a network? Not anymore! The MiiNePort’s AutoCFG
makes auto-configuration during manufacturing possible.

Moxa’s NetEZ technology makes the MiiNePort E1 the world’s most user-friendly embedded device server by promising ease-of-use with minimal
integration work required.

MCSC: • Ever wanted your device to be a server and client at the
same time? The MiiNePort’s MCSC (Multi-channel Serial
Communication) provides dual connections and dual channels for
multi-task applications!.

Dimensions

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32.4 mm (1.28 in)

3.58 mm (0.14 in)

16.05 mm (0.63 in)

12.3 mm
(0.48 in)

2.54 mm (0.1 in)

1.27 mm (0.05 in)

22.74 mm (0.9 in)

19.73 mm (0.78 in)

17.1 9 m m (0 . 68 i n)

1.5 mm (0.06 in)

ø1.1 mm (ø0.04 in)

2-ø1.6 mm (ø0.06 in)

8-ø0.9 mm (ø0.04 in)

2-ø3.25 mm (ø0.13 in)

10.84 mm

(0.43 in)

1.5 mm

(0.06 in)

Recommended PC Board Layout

Pin Assignment

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MiiNePort E1 Starter Kit

The MiiNePort E1 Starter Kit includes the MiiNePort E1 module, an
evaluation board, power adaptor, software, and serial and Ethernet
cables to allow quick and easy evaluation of all embedded device
server functions. The evaluation board is equipped with serial,
Ethernet, digital I/O, and power circuits to help you test your
MiiNePort E1 modules and applications.

Pin Function Pin Function

1 GND 5 Data In

2 VCC 6 Ready/RTS

3 Reset 7 DIO

4 Data Out 8 CTS

a. Pin 6 can be configured as Ready/RTS (Request to Send), Ready/DO, or

b. Pin 7 can be configured as DIO, Modem Control Out, RS-485 Tx Enable, or

c. Pin 8 can be configured as CTS (Clear to Send), DI, or Modem Control In

Cross-over
Ethernet Cable

Document &
Software CD

RS-485 Tx Enabled (default is Ready/RTS)

Reset to Default (default is DIO)

(default is CTS)

Null Modem Cable

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b

c

Power Cord
(US or Euro plug)

Power Adaptor
(90 to 240 VAC,
12 VDC)

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Specifications

Form Factor

Type: Drop-in module
Dimensions: 33.9 x 16.25 x 13.5 mm (13.35 x 6.4 x 5.31 in)
Weight: 9 g

System Information

CPU: 32-bit ARM 7 Core
RAM: 4 MB built in
Flash: 2 MB built in

Ethernet Interface

Number of Ports: 1
Speed: 10/100 Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX
Connector: RJ45 (with magnetics)
Magnetic Isolation Protection: 1.5 KV built-in
LEDs: 10BASE-T & 100BASE-TX Link Activity, Fault/In-Use

Serial Interface

Number of Ports: 1
Transmission Format: Standard TTL

Serial Communication Parameters

Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bits: 1, 1.5, 2
Parity: None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Flow Control: RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Baudrate: 50 bps to 230.4 Kbps* (supports non-standard

baudrates)

* Baudrates up to 921.6 Kbps available by request

Serial Signals

TTL: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, RST (reset circuit), GND

Digital I/O Pins

GPIO: 3 programmable I/O pins (1 DO, 1 DI, 1 DI/O)

Software

Network Protocols: ICMP, ARP, IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, HTTP, SNMP

V1/V2c, SMTP, TFTP, Auto IP, Telnet, BOOTP
Configuration Options: Web Console, Serial Console (Serial

Command Mode), Telnet Console, Windows Utility

Windows Real COM Drivers: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP
x86/x64, 2003 x86/x64, Vista x86/x64, 2008 x86/x64, Embedded CE

5.0/6.0, XP Embedded
Fixed TTY Drivers: SCO Unix, SCO OpenServer, UnixWare 7, SVR

4.2, QNX 4.25, QNX 6, Solaris 10, FreeBSD, AIX 5.x

Linux Real TTY Drivers: Linux kernel 2.4.x, 2.6.x
Operation Modes: TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, Real COM mode,

Modem Mode, RFC2217

Environmental Limits

Operating Temperature:

Standard Models: 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
Wide Temp. Models: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

Operating Humidity: 5 to 95% RH
Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

Power Requirements

Input Voltage: 3.3 VDC (±5%)
Power Consumption: 160 mA @ 3.3 VDC max.

Regulatory Approvals

EMC:

•Radiated&conductedemissions:ComplieswithClassBlimitsof

EN55022:1998

•Direct&IndirectESD:ComplieswithEN55024:1998

•ElectricalFastTransient/BurstImmunity:Complieswith

EN55024:1998

•PowerFrequencyMagneticFieldImmunity:Complieswith

EN55024:1998

Shock: 500 g’s for non-operational shock
Vibration: 20 g’s for non-operational vibration
Automatic Reboot Trigger: Built-in WDT (watchdog timer)

Warranty

Warranty Period: 5 years
Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty

Ordering Information

Available Modules

MiiNePort E1: Embedded device server for TTL devices, drop-in module, 10/100M with

RJ45 connector, 0 to 55°C operating temperature
MiiNePort E1-T: Embedded device server for TTL devices, drop-in module, 10/100M

with RJ45 connector, -40 to 85°C operating temperature

Available Starter Kits

MiiNePort E1-ST: Starter kit for the MiiNePort E1 Series, module included
MiiNePort E1-ST (w/o module): Starter kit for the MiiNePort E1 Series, module not

included

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Package Checklist (modules)

MiiNePort E1 Series module•

Package Checklist (starter kits)

MiiNePort E1 module •
MiiNePort E1-ST evaluation board•
Universal power adaptor•
2 power cords•
Null modem cable•
Cross-over Ethernet cable•
Document and Software CD•
Quick Installation Guide•
Warranty Card•