Moxa Technologies MC-1100 Quick Installation Manual

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MC-1100 Series

Quick Installation Guide

Edition 2.0, November 2017

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Overview

The Moxa MC-1100 Series DIN-rail mountable, fanless, x86 embedded
computers are based on the Intel® Atom™ E3800 Series processor.
These computers feature the most reliable I/O design to maximize
connectivity and support multiple wireless modules (Wi-Fi/3G/LTE),
making them suitable for a diverse range of communication applications.

Powered by a wide operating temperature range (-40 to 70°C) and
Safety/EMI/EMS compliances, the MC-1100 Series is ideal for intelligent
computing and communication solutions in critical environments,
including marine communication, Oil & Gas field site monitoring, and
transportation.

The MC-1100 Series comes with hardware monitoring features built in for
device I/O status monitoring and alerts, system temperature monitoring
and alerts, and system power management. Monitoring system status
closely makes it easier to recover from errors and provides the most
reliable platform for your applications.

Package Checklist

Before installing the MC-1100, verify that the package contains the
following items:

• MC-1100 embedded computer

• Terminal block to power jack converter

• DIN-rail mounting kit

• Quick installation guide (printed)

• Documentation

• Warranty card

Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items are
missing or damaged.

MC-1111 Panel Layout

The following figures show the panel layouts of the MC-1111 Series:

Top View

Front View

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MC-1121 Panel Layout

The following figures show the panel layouts of the MC-1121 Series:

Top View

Front View

Rear View

MC-1112 Panel Layout

Top View

Front View

Rear View

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MC-1122 Panel Layout

Top View

Front View

Rear View

LED Indicators

The following table describes the LED indicators located on the front panel
of the MC-1100:

LED Name

Status

Description

Power

Green

Power is on and computer is functioning
normally

Off Power is off

Storage 1 (CFast)

Yellow Blinking: Data transmission

Off No data transmission.

Storage 2 (SD)

(MC-1111 and

MC-1121 Series only)

Yellow Blinking: Data transmission

Off No data transmission

LAN 1/2/3/4

Green

Steady On: 100 Mbps Ethernet link

Blinking: Data is being transmitted

Yellow

Steady On: 1000 Mbps Ethernet link
Blinking: Data is being transmitted

Off

10 Mbps Ethernet link or LAN is not
connected

Tx 1/2/3/4

Green

Blinking: Data is being transmitted.

Off

No connection

Rx 1/2/3/4

Yellow

Blinking: Data is being transmitted.

Off

No connection

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Installing a Wireless Module

Both the MC-1121 and MC-1122 models have been provided with an
in-built mini-PCIe socket for installing a wireless module.
To install a wireless modules in your MC-1100 computer, do the following:
STEP 1: Loosen the six screws on the right panel and the two screws on
the bottom panel.

STEP 2: Open the right cover to reveal the mini-PCIe socket.

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STEP 3: Insert the wireless module card at an angle.
STEP 4: Push the wireless module card down.

STEP 5: Secure the wireless module card with the 2 screws included in

the package.
STEP 6: Connect the antenna cable connector to the wireless module
card.

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STEP 7: Replace the side and bottom covers and secure them with
screws.

STEP 8: (Optional)

You can install external
3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi antennas from Moxa to
increase the wireless coverage. Contact a
Moxa sales representative for details.

A MC-1100 computer with external antennas
installed is shown here.

Installing the MC-1100

DIN-Rail Mounting

The MC-1100 comes with a DIN-rail mounting kit.
To install the DIN-rail mounting kit, do the following:

Installation:

STEP 1:

Use

4 screws included with the kit

to

attach the DIN

-rail mounting

bracket to the MC-1100’s rear panel
and tighten the screws to secure the
bracket

to the MC-1100.

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STEP 2:

Insert the top of the DIN rail into the
slot just below the upper hook of the
DIN

-rail mounting kit.

S

TEP 3:

Pres

s the MC-1100 towards the

DIN

-rail until it snaps into place.

Removal:

STEP 1:

Pull down the latch on the mounting
kit with a screwdriver.

STEP 2 & 3:

Slightly pull the MC

-1100 forward

and lift up to remove it from the DIN
rail.

Wall or Cabinet Mounting

The MC-1100 can be installed on a wall by using the optional
wall-mounting kit. This wall-mounting kit must be purchased separately.

STEP 1:

Use two screws for each bracket
and attach the brackets to the
rear of the

MC-1100.

STEP 2:

Use

two screws per side to

attach the

MC-1100

to a wall or

cabinet.

Connector Description

Power Connector

Use an LPS (12-36 VDC) or Class 2 power cord to
connect to the MC-1100's terminal block to power jack
converter and

then

turn on the power. If the power is
supplied properly, the Power LED will light up. The OS
is ready when the

Power LED glows a solid green.

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Grounding the MC-1100

Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to
electromagnetic interference (EMI). Run the ground connection from the
grounding screw (M4) to the grounding surface prior to connecting the
power as shown in the illustrations below:

MC-1111

MC-1121

MC-1112

MC-1122

Ethernet Ports

The 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports use RJ45 connectors.

Pin

10/100 Mbps

1000 Mbps

1

ETx+

TRD(0)+

2

ETx-

TRD(0)-

3

ERx+

TRD(1)+

4 – TRD(2)+

5 – TRD(2)-

6

ERx-

TRD(1)-

7 – TRD(3)+

8 – TRD(3)-

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Serial Ports

The serial ports use DB9 connectors. Each port can be configured by
software for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 port. The pin assignments for
the ports are shown in the following table:

Pin RS-232 RS-422

RS-485

(4-wire)

RS-485

(2-wire)

1

DCD

TxDA(-)

TxDA(-)

– 2 RxD

TxDB(+)

TxDB(+)

– 3 TxD

RxDB(+)

RxDB(+)

DataB(+)

4

DTR

RxDA(-)

RxDA(-)

DataA(-)

5

GND

GND

GND

GND

6

DSR – –

– 7 RTS – –

– 8 CTS – –

–

SD Slot

The MC-1100 (MC-1111 and MC-1121 Series) has an SD slot for storage
expansion. The SD slot allows users to plug in an SD 3.0 standard SD card.
To install an SD card, gently remove the outer cover, and then insert the
SD card into the slot.

USIM Slot

The MC-1100 (MC-1121 and MC-1122 Series) has a USIM slot for 3G/LTE
wireless Internet connections. To install a USIM card, gently remove the
outer cover from the bottom, and then insert the USIM card into the slot.

USB Hosts

The MC-1100 has 2 USB 2.0 Type A connectors. 2 USB 2.0 ports are
located on the front panel. The port supports keyboard and mouse, and
can also be used to connect a flash disk for storing large amounts of data.

DI/DO

The MC-1100 is provided with a 2x5
terminal block that has 4 digital inputs
and 4 digital outputs.